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The Falcons have made strategic day 3 picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, focusing on players with potential to exceed backup roles. Key selections include Kendal Daniels, who may compete for a starting job, and Anterio Thomas, who will add depth to the defensive line.
Remember when DeāVondre Campbell was selected in the fourth round and ended up starting 10 games in 2016 for the Falcons? Iām sure Jeff Ulbrich does. Iām not suggesting that Daniels is Campbell, but I am suggesting that a talented fourth rounder who isnāt facing any standout competition may well win the job. is the chief obstacle to that, and a 27 game starter who was ās only credible inside linebacker addition in free agency is not an obstacle to wave away. But Daniels, like Campbell, is primarily getting knocked for being a little slow to react at times and not having ideal instincts, rather than a lack of coverage ability, physicality, athleticism, or talent. Ulbrich can coach him up, and Daniels is by all accounts a motivated, smart player to begin with. I wouldnāt be at all shocked if heās starting next to Divine Deablo in Week 1.
Kendal Daniels is expected to compete for a starting linebacker position, potentially starting alongside Divine Deablo in Week 1.
Anterio Thomas will supplement the defensive line rotation, likely playing around 10 snaps per game while developing his consistency as a run defender.
Harold Perkins is anticipated to contribute primarily on special teams, with potential snaps at edge rusher or inside linebacker depending on the game situation.
Ethan Onianwan is seen as a deep reserve who may transition to guard, with the potential to become more impactful in future seasons as he develops.
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Thomas doesnāt impact anyone in the current rotation; he just supplements it. This is a player who has been a bit of an inconsistent run defender in his career but was quite good a year ago, and heās always had the burst and nastiness to be a force as a pass rusher. Better consistency will need to be there and experience will help him achieve that, but initially this is probably a 10 snap per game player who will get Nate Ollieās coaching and the ability to pin his ears back and chase the quarterback. Despite being a sixth round pick, Thomas has real talent and energy and could be a more prominent part of the rotation going forward. In year one, with quite a few options in front of him, his impact will be limited unless he really stands out.
Do you know where Perkins is going to play? I donāt. TreāShon Diaz notes that heāll be a major factor on special teams, where the team needs his energy and aggression, but I genuinely donāt know what his path to playing time is otherwise. Will he get some snaps at edge rusher, where his speed and good hand usage could make him a nuisance despite his lack of size? Will he man inside linebacker at times, serving as a Kaden Elliss-esque blitz threat to cause headaches and working on his coverage and tackling shakiness in real-time? Will he do a little bit of both, spelling starters on clear passing downs? I donāt know, but Jeff Ulbrich probably has a vision for him. Perkins isnāt going to start and likely wonāt get a ton of playing time, but if Ulbrich can find a few different ways to turn him loose, he seems like an agent of chaos the Falcons could use.
Onianwan didnāt start a tackle for Ohio State last year, and seems likely to kick in to guard in the pros. Heās an absolutely mammoth human being who could be a mauler in the run game with time and effort, but Onianwan should be firmly behind Kyle Hinton on the interior in 2026 as he adjusts to the NFL. If heās doing particularly well this summer, though, he could ensure Hinton is the *only* guard in front of him; Iām also interested to see if Bill Callahan believes he has any potential at tackle. Write his name down as someone who could be a lot more intriguing in 2027 if his development goes well.