Atlanta Falcons 2026 NFL Draft Pick Order and Big Board for Top Needs

The Atlanta Falcons end the 2025 season with only eight wins. At 8-9, they held the No. 13 overall slot in the 2026 NFL draft, but traded it to the Los Angeles Rams during the 2025 draft.

Each week this season, B/R NFL Scouting Dept.'s Matt Holder highlighted every team's biggest needs and potential 2026 draft prospects who could fill them.

This updated big board is a summation of the scouting done this season and before NFL teams begin the free agency process in March.

All prospect rankings reflected are the latest B/R NFL Draft Scouting Dept. Big Board.

2026 Draft Picks

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Falcons 2025 1st Round Pick LB Jalon Walker

1st Round: none

2nd Round: 16 (48 overall)

3rd Round: 15 (79)

4th Round: 14 (114)

5th Round: none

6th Round: 16 (197)

7th Round: 15 (231)

Order via Tankathon.

Cornerback

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Duke CB Chandler Rivers

At the least, Atlanta should be in the market for a No. 2 cornerback to play on the other side of A.J. Also, the organization should look into nickelback options to help improve the defense's secondary.

Chandler Rivers, Duke (No. 34)

D'Angelo Ponds, Indiana (No. 43)

Davison Igbinosun, Ohio State (No. 51)

Defensive Tackle

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Oreogn DT A'Mauri Washington

David Onyemata is about to be a 33-year-old free agent and 2024 second-round pick Ruke Orhorhoro has been a disappointment so far. Brandon Dorlus leaves something to be desired too, so the Falcons should definitely be taking a hard look at this year's defensive tackle class.

A'Mauri Washington, Oregon (No. 37)

Christen Miller, Georgia (No. 41)

Kayden McDonald, Ohio State (No. 61)

2nd Wide Receiver

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Tennessee WR Chris Brazzell II

While Drake London has been phenomenal and should get a contract extension this offseason, the Falcons offense could use an upgrade over Darnell Mooney and David Sills V at the WR2 spot. Plus, Sills is only on a one-year deal.

Elijah Sarratt, Indiana (No. 36)

Chris Brazzell II, Tennessee (No. 38)

Denzel Boston, Washington (No. 42)

Tight End

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Baylor TE Michael Trigg

One of the biggest questions in Atlanta this offseason is whether or not Kyle Pitts should get re-signed. But as of now, Pitts is set to hit free agency and the club will need to find an adequate replacement, especially with wide receiver also being a need.

Jack Endries, Texas (No. 44)

Max Klare, Ohio State (No. 55)

Michael Trigg, Baylor (No. 69)

Offensive Tackle

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Clemson OT Blake Miller

Jake Matthews turns 34 in February, while Kaleb McGary will be 31 in the same month. McGary also missed the entire season with a leg injury and could be let go after 2026 to save $15 million of cap space, per Over The Cap. So, it couldn't hurt to invest in a long-term solution at offensive tackle.

Jude Bowry, Boston College (No. 89)

Blake Miller, Clemson (No. 91)

Kage Casey, Boise State (No. 94)