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In both his junior and senior years, Matthews was named first-team All-Pac-8. After USC: The Cleveland Browns selected Matthews with the 12th overall pick in the 1978 NFL Draft.
Pearce Jr., taken 11 picks later at 26, following a trade with the Rams, brings high-end speed and a 19.6% pressure rate, earning second-best in college football over the past two seasons.
The Falcons overhauled their defense in the offseason. They're hoping players with "a natural edge" lead to a change on the field, too.