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Examining the Falcons depth chart ahead of 2026 NFL Draft
TL;DR
The Atlanta Falcons are preparing for the 2026 NFL Draft, with their first pick in the middle of the second round. They have made key roster changes, including signing Jawaan Taylor and trading for Maason Smith.
Key points
- Atlanta Falcons preparing for 2026 NFL Draft
- First pick in the middle of the second round
- Signed offensive tackle Jawaan Taylor
- Traded for defensive tackle Maason Smith
- Last year's draft yielded two mid-round starters
Atlanta Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons have made several changes since the start of NFL free agency, and now the team is locked in on the 2026 NFL Draft. Round 1 kicks off on Thursday, April 23, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
While the Falcons are hoping to make the most out of their five selections, they can't expect many to find many impact players with their first pick not coming until the middle of the second round. Although, anything can happen and last year, the team found two mid-round starters in Xavier Watts and Billy Bowman Jr.
The Falcons recently signed offensive tackle Jawaan Taylor and traded for defensive tackle Maason Smith, both of whom we expect to see start next season. We'll have to wait and see what general manager Ian Cunningham has up his sleeve, but we don't expect many major lineup changes following the draft.
With that said, let's check out the Falcons' updated depth chart ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft below.
Quarterback
- Michael Penix Jr. (9)
- Tua Tagovailoa (1)
- Trevor Siemian (13)
Running Back
- Bijan Robinson (7)
Q&A
What is the date and location of the 2026 NFL Draft?
The 2026 NFL Draft is scheduled to kick off on Thursday, April 23, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Who are the new players signed by the Atlanta Falcons ahead of the draft?
The Falcons recently signed offensive tackle Jawaan Taylor and traded for defensive tackle Maason Smith.
What positions are the Falcons focusing on for the 2026 NFL Draft?
The Falcons are likely looking to bolster their roster, but their first pick is not until the middle of the second round, limiting immediate impact players.
How did the Falcons perform in the previous draft?
In the previous draft, the Falcons found two mid-round starters, Xavier Watts and Billy Bowman Jr.
