Atlanta Falcons draft picks, grades for selections in NFL Draft
TL;DR
The Atlanta Falcons enter the 2026 NFL Draft with five overall picks, including the No. 26 pick acquired through a trade. They previously traded a 2026 first-rounder and a 2025 second-round pick to select Tennessee pass rusher James Pearce.
Key points
- Atlanta Falcons have five picks in the 2026 NFL Draft
- No. 26 pick was acquired through a trade
- James Pearce was selected as a pass rusher from Tennessee
The Atlanta Falcons' 2026 NFL Draft began 12 months ago with the trade for James Pearce.
Atlanta traded its 2026 first-rounder, a 2025 second-round pick and more for the No. 26 pick last year, which was used to select the Tennessee pass rusher.
The Falcons open the draft with five picks overall.
Here's the Falcons' picks, selections and grades for the NFL Draft.
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Atlanta Falcons NFL Draft picks
2nd round, No. 48 overall | Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson
- Instant grade: A-minus
- Analysis: The Terrell brothers will play together in Atlanta. Avieon Terrell is likely to be a nickel corner early on, but he has the ability to be a difference maker there. A first-round talent who should also get a chance as an outside corner.
3rd round, No. 79 overall |
4th round, No. 122 overall (from Philadelphia) |
6th round, No. 215 overall (from Washington) |
7th round, No. 231 overall |
Atlanta Falcons NFL draft history, picks, grades
2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025
NFL Draft picks, grades team-by-team
AFC
AFC East: Bills | Dolphins | Patriots | Jets
AFC South: Texans | Colts | Jaguars | Titans
AFC North: Ravens | Bengals | Browns | Steelers
AFC West: Broncos | Chiefs | Raiders | Chargers
NFC
NFC East: Cowboys | Giants | Eagles | Commanders
NFC South: Falcons | Panthers | Saints | Buccaneers
NFC North: Bears | Lions | Packers | Vikings
NFC West: Cardinals | Rams | 49ers | Seahawks
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Q&A
What picks do the Atlanta Falcons have in the 2026 NFL Draft?
The Atlanta Falcons have five overall picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, including the No. 26 pick.
Who did the Atlanta Falcons select with their 2026 first-round pick?
The Falcons used their No. 26 pick to select Tennessee pass rusher James Pearce.
What did the Falcons trade to acquire the No. 26 pick in the NFL Draft?
The Falcons traded their 2026 first-round pick, a 2025 second-round pick, and additional assets to acquire the No. 26 pick.
