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Falcons add Tennessee CB, Georgia WR in new PFSN mock draft

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2026 NFL Draft Falcons add Tennessee CB, Georgia WR in PFSN's 7-round mock

The Atlanta Falcons have recently undergone some renovations, but they aren't in full-rebuild mode. Despite the front office and coaching changes, this team remains a talented group on both sides of the ball. The roster just needs some tweaking.

Thus far in free agency, the Falcons have done a solid job of adding depth without overspending. The next test for general manager Ian Cunningham and president of football Matt Ryan is to tackle the 2026 NFL draft, which represents another big challenge due to the team not having a first-round pick. Atlanta sent its 2026 first-rounder to the Los Angeles Rams in the James Pearce Jr.

trade during last year's draft, so the Falcons will have to wait until the middle of Round 2 to make their first pick (No. 48 overall). This has led to the team largely being left out of mock draft season.

Fortunately, PFSN analyst Ian Cummings released a new seven-round mock draft that has the Falcons addressing multiple needs. Here's a look at each of Atlanta's projected picks, starting with the team's selection of Tennessee cornerback Colton Hood in Round 2. Round 2 (pick 48): CB Colton Hood, Tennessee "Opposite A.