Atlanta Falcons 2026 NFL Draft Preview
The Atlanta Falcons’ star-laden roster underwhelmed in 2025. Quarterback Michael Penix’s first year as a starter led to another 8-9 season and extended their playoff drought another year. In a very winnable NFC South, this is not how Falcons fans expected their season to go.
Owner Arthur Blank shared the fans’ sentiment. His decision to […] The post Atlanta Falcons 2026 NFL Draft Preview appeared first on The Lead.
The Atlanta Falcons’ star-laden roster underwhelmed in 2025. Quarterback Michael Penix ’s first year as a starter led to another 8-9 season and extended their playoff drought another year. In a very winnable NFC South, this is not how Falcons fans expected their season to go.
Owner Arthur Blank shared the fans’ sentiment. His decision to move on from Head Coach Raheem Morris and General Manager Terry Fontenot made that very clear. Blank rebuilt the Falcon’s leadership entirely by bringing in Ian Cunningham as General Manager, Kevin Stefanski as Head Coach, and franchise legend Matt Ryan as President of Football Operations.
The trio will have scarce opportunities in the 2026 Draft, as they currently own just five draft picks. Falcons Draft Picks: Round 2: Pick 48 Round 3: Pick 79 Round 4: Pick 122 Round 6: Pick 215 Round 7: Pick 231 Atlanta has premier talent at several position groups on their roster. Unfortunately, the “dirty birds” lack significant depth.