Falcons post-draft review: Atlanta adds six rookies to roster

TL;DR

The Atlanta Falcons added six rookies to their roster from the 2026 NFL Draft, including cornerback Avieon Terrell and wide receiver Zachariah Branch. The team is also expected to announce over a dozen undrafted free agents soon.

Key points

Atlanta Falcons added six rookies in the 2026 NFL Draft
Key players include Avieon Terrell and Zachariah Branch
Team also drafted Kendal Daniels, Anterio Thompson, and Harold Perkins Jr.
Over a dozen undrafted free agents expected to join
Familiar faces include Cash Jones and Malik Rutherford

Atlanta Falcons

Falcons post-draft review: Atlanta adds six rookies to roster

The Atlanta Falcons left the 2026 NFL Draft with six new players and have since added over a dozen undrafted free agents. While these UDFA signings are not yet official, we expect the team to announce them at some point later this week.

In terms of impact players, the Falcons appear to have found two in Clemson cornerback Avieon Terrell and Georgia wide receiver Zachariah Branch. On Day 3, the team drafted a few high-upside athletes, including Oklahoma linebacker Kendal Daniels, Washington defensive lineman Anterio Thompson and LSU linebacker Harold Perkins Jr.

As for Atlanta's undrafted free agent class, fans will see a few familiar faces, such as Georgia running back Cash Jones and Georgia Tech wide receiver Malik Rutherford. Check out the Falcons' post-draft roster, featuring all six draft picks, followed by Atlanta's undrafted free agent class below.

Quarterbacks (3)

Running Backs (5)

Bijan Robinson (7)
Brian Robinson Jr. (15)
Tyler Goodson (25)
Carlos Washington Jr. (26)
Nathan Carter (38)

Q&A

Who are the key rookies added to the Atlanta Falcons roster in 2026?

The key rookies include cornerback Avieon Terrell from Clemson and wide receiver Zachariah Branch from Georgia.

What other players did the Falcons draft in the 2026 NFL Draft?

The Falcons also drafted linebacker Kendal Daniels from Oklahoma, defensive lineman Anterio Thompson from Washington, and linebacker Harold Perkins Jr. from LSU.

Which undrafted free agents are expected to join the Falcons?

Expected undrafted free agents include Georgia running back Cash Jones and Georgia Tech wide receiver Malik Rutherford.

When will the Falcons announce their undrafted free agent signings?

The Falcons are expected to announce their undrafted free agent signings later this week.