Falcons draft picks 2026: Full list of round-by-round selections

Atlanta's approach to the 2026 NFL Draft may not help answer any of those questions immediately, but it will add clarity to this new regime's vision for the future.

Here's a look at the Falcons' draft picks, team needs and a mock draft of potential fits:

1. Las Vegas Raiders – Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana

2. New York Jets – David Bailey, OLB/DE, Texas Tech

3. Arizona Cardinals – Arvell Reese, LB/DE, Ohio State

4. Tennessee Titans – Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State

5. New York Giants – Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame

6. Cleveland Browns – Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State

7. Washington Commanders – Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State

8. New Orleans Saints – Makai Lemon, WR, USC

9. Kansas City Chiefs – Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU

10. Cincinnati Bengals – Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee

11. Miami Dolphins – Francis Mauigoa, OT/G, Miami (Fla.)

12. Dallas Cowboys – Rueben Bain Jr., DE, Miami (Fla.)

13. Los Angeles Rams (from Atlanta Falcons) – Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia

14. Baltimore Ravens – Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon

15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Keldric Faulk, DE, Auburn

16. New York Jets (from Indianapolis Colts) – Omar Cooper Jr., WR, Indiana

17. Detroit Lions – Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama

18. Minnesota Vikings – Dillon Thieneman, S, Oregon

19. Carolina Panthers – Spencer Fano, OT, Utah

20. Dallas Cowboys (from Green Bay Packers) – Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson

21. Pittsburgh Steelers – Olaivavega Ioane, G, Penn State

22. Los Angeles Chargers – Akheem Mesidor, DE, Miami (Fla.)

23. Philadelphia Eagles – Max Iheanachor, OT, Arizona State

24. Cleveland Browns (from Jacksonville Jaguars) – Blake Miller, OT, Clemson

25. Chicago Bears – T.J. Parker, DE, Clemson

26. Buffalo Bills – Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State

27. San Francisco 49ers – KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M

28. Houston Texans – Keylan Rutledge, G, Georgia Tech

29. Kansas City Chiefs (from Rams) – Malachi Lawrence, DE, UCF

30. Miami Dolphins (from Denver Broncos) – Chris Johnson, CB, San Diego State

31. New England Patriots – Zion Young, DE/OLB, Missouri

32. Seattle Seahawks – Colton Hood, CB, Tennessee

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NFL mock draft: Big-name prospect drops in latest first-round projection

1. Las Vegas Raiders – Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana

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NFL mock draft: Big-name prospect drops in latest first-round projection

1. Las Vegas Raiders – Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana

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NFL mock draft: Final projection features major shift in early picks

2. New York Jets – David Bailey, OLB/DE, Texas Tech

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NFL mock draft: Final projection features major shift in early picks

3. Arizona Cardinals – Arvell Reese, LB/DE, Ohio State

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NFL mock draft: Final projection features major shift in early picks

4. Tennessee Titans – Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State

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NFL mock draft: Final projection features major shift in early picks

5. New York Giants – Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame

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NFL mock draft: Final projection features major shift in early picks

6. Cleveland Browns – Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State

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NFL mock draft: Final projection features major shift in early picks

7. Washington Commanders – Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State

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NFL mock draft: Final projection features major shift in early picks

8. New Orleans Saints – Makai Lemon, WR, USC

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NFL mock draft: Final projection features major shift in early picks

9. Kansas City Chiefs – Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU

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NFL mock draft: Big-name prospect drops in latest first-round projection

10. Cincinnati Bengals – Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee

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NFL mock draft: Final projection features major shift in early picks

11. Miami Dolphins – Francis Mauigoa, OT/G, Miami (Fla.)

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NFL mock draft: Final projection features major shift in early picks

12. Dallas Cowboys – Rueben Bain Jr., DE, Miami (Fla.)

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NFL mock draft: Final projection features major shift in early picks

13. Los Angeles Rams (from Atlanta Falcons) – Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia

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NFL mock draft: Final projection features major shift in early picks

14. Baltimore Ravens – Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon

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NFL mock draft: Final projection features major shift in early picks

15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Keldric Faulk, DE, Auburn

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NFL mock draft: Final projection features major shift in early picks

16. New York Jets (from Indianapolis Colts) – Omar Cooper Jr., WR, Indiana

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NFL mock draft: Final projection features major shift in early picks

17. Detroit Lions – Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama

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NFL mock draft: Final projection features major shift in early picks

18. Minnesota Vikings – Dillon Thieneman, S, Oregon

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NFL mock draft: Final projection features major shift in early picks

19. Carolina Panthers – Spencer Fano, OT, Utah

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NFL mock draft: Big-name prospect drops in latest first-round projection

20. Dallas Cowboys (from Green Bay Packers) – Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson

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NFL mock draft: Final projection features major shift in early picks

21. Pittsburgh Steelers – Olaivavega Ioane, G, Penn State

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NFL mock draft: Final projection features major shift in early picks

22. Los Angeles Chargers – Akheem Mesidor, DE, Miami (Fla.)

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23. Philadelphia Eagles – Max Iheanachor, OT, Arizona State

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NFL mock draft: Final projection features major shift in early picks

24. Cleveland Browns (from Jacksonville Jaguars) – Blake Miller, OT, Clemson

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NFL mock draft: Final projection features major shift in early picks

25. Chicago Bears – T.J. Parker, DE, Clemson

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NFL mock draft: Final projection features major shift in early picks

26. Buffalo Bills – Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State

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NFL mock draft: Final projection features major shift in early picks

27. San Francisco 49ers – KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M

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NFL mock draft: Big-name prospect drops in latest first-round projection

28. Houston Texans – Keylan Rutledge, G, Georgia Tech

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NFL mock draft: Final projection features major shift in early picks

29. Kansas City Chiefs (from Rams) – Malachi Lawrence, DE, UCF

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NFL mock draft: Final projection features major shift in early picks

30. Miami Dolphins (from Denver Broncos) – Chris Johnson, CB, San Diego State

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NFL mock draft: Big-name prospect drops in latest first-round projection

31. New England Patriots – Zion Young, DE/OLB, Missouri

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NFL mock draft: Final projection features major shift in early picks

32. Seattle Seahawks – Colton Hood, CB, Tennessee

Falcons 2026 NFL Draft picks

The Falcons have five picks in the 2026 NFL Draft and none in the first round. Here's the complete list:

• Round 2, Pick 48
• Round 3, Pick 79
• Round 4, Pick 122 (from Eagles)
• Round 6, Pick 215 (from Eagles; compensatory pick)
• Round 7, Pick 231

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Falcons NFL draft grades

This section will be updated after Atlanta makes its first selection.

Falcons 2026 NFL Draft needs

Wide receiver

Drake London is the clear No. 1 option in this Falcons' offense, with tight end Kyle Pitts and running back Bijan Robinson also providing upside as secondary pass-catchers. But Atlanta is still missing a true No. 2 receiver to pair with London on the outside – Jahan Dotson and Olamide Zaccheaus are projected to be the team's other starters at wideout.

This draft class is deep enough at the receiver position for Atlanta to find a quality wide receiver on Day 2 – the Falcons' lack of a first-round pick won't prohibit them from upgrading that part of their roster. Several SEC receivers have been popular fits for Atlanta at 48 in recent mock drafts: Georgia's Zachariah Branch, Tennessee's Chris Brazzell II and Alabama's Germie Bernard

Defensive line

David Onyemata left for the Jets in free agency after three years of consistent starts on the Falcons' defensive interior. Brought in to help replace Onyemata is former Chargers defensive lineman Da'Shawn Hand, but he's only on a one-year deal.

The Falcons ranked near the bottom of the NFL in rushing EPA and success rate allowed, as well as rushing yards allowed in 2025. Atlanta could use some young reinforcements up the middle on defense. The unit needs the help to lock down opposing rushers, especially in a division that features the Bucs' Bucky Irving and Kenneth Gainwell, Panthers' Chuba Hubbard, and now, Travis Etienne joining Alvin Kamara and the Saints.

Falcons 2026 NFL mock draft

Here's what the Falcons could do come draft night, per Ayrton Ostly's seven-round mock draft:

• Round 2, Pick 48: WR Chris Brazzell II, Tennessee
• Round 3, Pick 79: Traded to Jaguars
• Round 3, Pick 88 (from Jaguars): CB Malik Muhammad, Texas
• Round 4, Pick 122 (from Eagles): OT Dametrious Crownover, Texas A&M
• Round 6, Pick 215 (from Eagles): IOL Kobe Baynes, Kansas
• Round 7, Pick 231: TE DJ Rogers, TCU
• Round 7, Pick 233 (from Lions via Jaguars): LB Red Murdock, Buffalo

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Atlanta Falcons NFL draft picks 2025: Round-by-round selections