Falcons linked to 30 prospects entering 2026 NFL Draft

TL;DR

The Atlanta Falcons are linked to 30 prospects ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, which begins Thursday night. The team aims to address key positions including wide receiver, defensive tackle, and linebacker.

Key points

2026 NFL Draft starts Thursday at 8 p.m. ET
Falcons linked to 30 prospects
Key positions include wide receiver, defensive tackle, and linebacker
First selection for Falcons on Day 2
Focus on mid-to-late-round prospects

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Falcons linked to 30 prospects entering 2026 NFL Draft

The 2026 NFL Draft has arrived in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Round 1 officially kicks off Thursday night at 8 p.m. ET. Atlanta Falcons fans will have to wait until Day 2 begins on Friday evening to see the team make its first selection.

While the Falcons have several needs, the wide receiver, defensive tackle and linebacker positions are arguably the biggest. Plus, Atlanta would be wise to target a developmental offensive tackle in case Jake Matthews suddenly retires like Kaleb McGary.

With most of their picks coming in the back half of the draft, it's no surprise that several of the Falcons' pre-draft visits were with mid-to-late-round prospects. The team has been linked to 30 prospects as we prepare for Day 1.

So, which players have the Falcons met with ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft? Here's a look at each reported pre-draft visit (full stories in links).