It’s been an up-and-down season for the Atlanta Falcons as they continue to evaluate the remains of the Terry Fontenot era. While they have brought in plenty of their own talent through free agency and this first draft, the 2027 NFL Draft is the first step in building this team’s long-term foundation, now that we have seen the on-field product from Kevin Stefanski, Jeff Ulbrich, and the Falcons organization. As we continue to figure out what the floor and ceiling are for this year’s iteration of the Falcons,
I think now, as we approach a brutal five-game stretch, is a good time to figure out where the potential room for improvement can come from for the Falcons in this way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft.
Atlanta Falcons Projected Current 2027 Draft Picks
- Round 1, Pick 14
- Round 2, Pick 45
- Round 3, Pick 76
- Round 4, Pick 110
- Round 6, Pick 214 (Compensatory Pick – David Onyemata)
- Round 6, Pick 215 (Compensatory Pick – Tyler Allgeier)
Round 1, Pick 14: Trevor Goosby, OT, Texas
Height: 6’7”
Weight: 325
One of the best-case scenarios in the 2027 NFL Draft is finding an answer at left tackle. Not many prospects are more pro-ready than Texas’ Trevor Goosby. Goosby is one of the smoothest movers at 325 pounds, and he has the IQ to position himself well against stunts from the defensive line.
Round 2, Pick 45: Nick Marsh, WR, Indiana
Height: 6’3”
Weight: 210
There’s something about a wide receiver who is tall, but moves like a receiver that’s five to six inches shorter. That’s Indiana’s Nick Marsh. At 6’3”, 210 pounds, he has the body control and route-running ability of a slot receiver while possessing the body of a true X-receiver. That combination makes him a great option to become a serious vertical threat in this offense and allow Drake London and Kyle Pitts to work the underneath areas of the field.
Round 3, Pick 76: Kingston Lopa, S, California
Height: 6’5”
Weight: 210
Everyone needs to understand how absurd it is that Kingston Lopa can move the way he moves at 6’5”, 210 pounds. Lopa is unlikely to sniff day two, let alone the third round, but the model had him fall here, and I won’t pass up a chance to heap praise on Lopa. He has erased his matchups in the passing game and is a more than capable filler in the run game. Where he ultimately lands will be a mystery, as this loaded draft class could easily see multiple first-round talents fall to day two.
Round 4, Pick 110: Jalen Mayo, CB, Houston
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 190
Another guy who will not make it this far on draft day, but Jalen Mayo is another guy that I’m going to heap praise on whenever possible. Mayo is so sticky in coverage; with his insanely long arms, he can limit the space for the ball to reach the receiver. Add in Mayo’s speed and ability to recover, and he is an all-around corner who can change everything for a defense.
Round 6, Pick 214: Coleton Price, C, Kentucky
Height: 6’3”
Weight: 308
Kentucky’s resurgence under Will Stein is mainly due to the new-look offensive line in Lexington. While Lance Heard gets all the attention on the outside, the big man in the middle, Coleton Price, has been absolutely stellar for the Wildcats. Price is a solid pass protector and a mover in the run game; I think plenty of tools are there to build around for Price.
Round 6, Pick 215: DJ Lagway, QB, Baylor
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 225
If the quarterback position were solely based on the physical tools needed for the position, Baylor’s DJ Lagway would be at the top of everybody’s list. However, his decision-making and refusal to allow a bad play to just be a bad play have made it impossible for Lagway to live up to the hype he once had as the number-one prospect in the 2024 recruiting class. Nonetheless, Lagway’s elite arm strength and athleticism in open space make him a worthwhile grab later into day three.
