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Last 10 players drafted with Falcons' No. 79 overall pick
TL;DR
The Atlanta Falcons will make their first pick in the 2026 NFL Draft at No. 48 and again at No. 79. They have no first-round pick due to a previous trade for James Pearce Jr.
Key points
- Atlanta Falcons have no first-round pick in 2026 NFL Draft
- First pick will be at No. 48 overall in Round 2
- Second pick will be at No. 79 overall in Round 3
- Team may consider trading down for more picks
- Last 10 players drafted at No. 79 overall are examined
Atlanta Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons are going into the 2026 NFL Draft with a new head coach, general manager and president of football, but they have no first-round pick due to last year's trade for edge rusher James Pearce Jr. This means the team will have to sit out on Day 1 of the draft.
The Falcons won't make their first pick until Day 2, starting with the 48th overall selection in Round 2 followed by the 79th overall pick in Round 3. However, considering the team's lack of draft capital, trades are very much in play. Don't be surprised to see the team trade down on Day 2 for more picks.
After examining the past decade of players selected at the team's second-round draft slot, let's check out the last 10 players drafted with the Falcons' third-round slot (pick No. 79 overall).
2025 NFL Draft: Pick No. 79
- WR Jaylin Noel (Texans)
- 17 games played (3 starts)
2024 NFL Draft: Pick No. 79
- OT Matt Goncalves (Colts)
- 33 games played (24 starts)
2023 NFL Draft: Pick No. 79
- WR Josh Downs (Colts)
- 47 games played (28 starts)
2022 NFL Draft: Pick No. 79
- S JT Woods (Chargers)
Q&A
Who were the last 10 players drafted with the Falcons' No. 79 pick?
The article examines the last 10 players selected by the Falcons using the No. 79 overall pick in the NFL Draft.
What is the significance of the Falcons' No. 79 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft?
The No. 79 pick is crucial for the Falcons as they lack first-round capital and may look to trade down for additional picks.
Why don't the Falcons have a first-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft?
The Falcons traded away their first-round pick in the previous year to acquire edge rusher James Pearce Jr.
