The Falcons will have to be firm when it comes to landing generational talent. All eyes will be on whoever they choose in the first round due to the nature of the pick being a savior of sorts to help shore up the defensive side of the football, finally. But, what gems exist outside of the first round? Who will be available?

Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams was the highest-rated prospect in ESPN's pre-draft rankings. Trevor Lawrence of the Jacksonville Jaguars was second while Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow was ranked third. Penix was ranked 19th out of 21 total prospects listed, one spot ahead of Shedeur Sanders.

Stewart already has the size to play the position, standing at 6-foot-5, 267 pounds. But his day would consist of grading as "Elite" in other categories. His 40-yard dash time would dazzle scouts running a 4.59, along with reaching a 40-inch vertical.

The Falcons are expected to explore a trade of QB Kirk Cousins. However, ESPN's Dan Graziano believes they may be forced to release him.

Atlanta Falcons fans can throw out any mock draft that has the team drafting a wide receiver at No. 15 overall. They can also forget about any mock that has Penn State tight end Tyler Warren going to Atlanta as a replacement for Kyle Pitts.

In the latest mock draft from The 33rd Team, the Houston Texans land two standout offensive weapons with their first two picks.

After an excellent rookie campaign, Falcons TE Kyle Pitts' lack of production has been a problem for Atlanta. Head coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot need to see more from Pitts in his contract year.

ATLANTA — After four straight years of targeting skill players in the NFL Draft, Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris teased Tuesday at the Draft Combine that defense is probably finally in the cards.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Atlanta Falcons would have the perfect draft position — if this was ... 2025 season The Falcons finished 31st in the league in sacks last season with 31 and are the only ...

Nate Tice and Charles McDonald spent last week at the 2025 NFL combine. Here's their sixth mock draft of this year's cycle.

If Georgia stunk as a college football program, I would have not problem with my hometown Falcons shunning their players in the draft. However, Georgia has been one of the most consistently strong programs in college football for over a decade now.