The All-Star games have come and gone, but the Atlanta Falcons weren’t a full-fledged front office by that time. Now, with the official hiring of former Chicago Bears Assistant GM and Roswell, GA native Ian Cunningham as Atlanta’s GM, the first step of the Ryan-Cunningham-Stefanski throuple is in Indianapolis for the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.
Before we get into our 2.0 of the Mock Draft Tracker, we need to do some housekeeping from Mock Draft Tracker 1.0.
First of all, if you look at the selections
from the first tracker, there were 26 unique prospects with six of them being selected in two different instances (listed below):
If you didn’t notice, three of them are wide receivers, all three with different skillsets. Whether that’s indicative of the glaring need at wide receiver, a symptom of a full organizational reset, or a mixture of the two, I’ll leave up to you.
Secondly, the number of receivers selected between the 13 mock drafts almost doubles the next two positions that, in my estimation, are the biggest needs that can be filled with Atlanta’s day-two picks in cornerback and defensive tackle.
I’m a bit surprised there weren’t more offensive tackles in this draft, given Stefanski’s propensity to run the football and the fact that Jake Matthews will be 34 years old at the start of the season.
Okay, enough talk.
There are 19 more mock drafts to analyze and 23 more prospects to add to the tracker, which I will list at the end of this article. All 49 prospects listed should be available to go at the Scouting Combine.
Let’s get into the 2nd version of this 2026 Atlanta Falcons mock draft tracker.
Also, please let us know in the comments who you would snag in this year’s draft with the limited amount of picks the Falcons have this April.
Kevin Knight’s Post-Ian Cunningham hire 7-Round Mock Draft – February 13, 2026
Ian Cunningham may not be the highest in command in Atlanta, but there’s no doubt that his fingerprints will be all over Atlanta’s drafts. So, our Kevin Knight took a quick look to see what Cunningham’s influence could look like in this year’s draft.
Saivion Mixson’s Mock Draft 1.0 – February 11, 2026
I put up my best guess as to what this regime’s first draft may look like under the new trio at the top. Please let me know what you think!
FanSided’s Cody Williams’ Pre-Combine 3-Round Mock Draft – February 21, 2026
2.48 – Keionte Scott, CB, Miami
While A.J. Terrell remains a top-tier cornerback in the NFL, the rest of the Falcons secondary leaves a bit to be desired. So after making such heavy investments in the outside linebacker spot and front seven over the past couple of years, they turn their attention back to the secondary with Keionte Scott. An elite run defender at the position, he was sixth in college football in coverage stops this season while also recording two interceptions. He’s likely a slot in the NFL, but he can fill that role for the Falcons, no doubt about it.
Height: 6’0”
Weight: 195
Year: Redshirt Senior
Yes, the Falcons have Dee Alford (for now). Yes, the Falcons have Billy Bowman. But, with the way that Xavier Watts burst onto the scene, does that put Jessie Bates on the trading block? Does that open up the pathway to a Bowman and Watts safety tandem with a new opening at nickel?
If that’s in the cards, you won’t get much better than Scott. A very good blitzer, a solid tackler, and an all-around weapon for your defense. The Seahawks showed what a versatile nickel can do for your defense, if Ulbrich wants to follow that meta, bringing in Scott could do the same for the Falcons defense.
3.79 – Max Klare, TE, Ohio State
Height: 6’5”
Weight: 243
Year: Junior
Kyle Pitts’ franchise tag would be $16 million. Would you get what you pay for with Pitts’ $16 million, especially with a question mark at quarterback?
That’s the thing, we have no idea. Pitts’ career has been up-and-down, some of it by no fault of his own, but betting on Pitts’ upside could be a worthwhile bet.
However, if the Falcons pick Ohio State’s Max Klare here at pick 79, they would pay Klare $1.27 million. And while you may not get the explosiveness of Pitts, you will get a versatile receiving threat that can continually attack both vertically and make himself available underneath. He won’t give you the improved blocking that Pitts has shown, but that’s the payoff for having almost $15 million to play with for the rest of the roster.
A to Z Sports’ Travis May’s 7-Round Mock Draft – February 21, 2026
2.48 – Blake Miller, OT, Clemson
Height: 6’6”
Weight: 315
Year: Senior
If you want Blake Miller, this is going to be the spot to grab him. I could easily see Miller and his overall solid to good traits and production shoot him up in this draft that has a few questions at the tackle position. But, as I always say, now that the Falcons have Bill Callahan on staff, that opens you up to bring any offensive lineman you may want into the building and have confidence they will be developed into the more idealized version of themselves. For Miller, that’s a very similar trajectory to Jake Matthews, where they are a reliable tackle for a very long time.
3.79 – Malik Muhammad, CB, Texas
Height: 6’0”
Weight: 183
Year: Junior
For years, Muhammad has been one of my favorite CB prospects, not only because of his versatility as a defensive back, but his ability to click and close on routes. He is a twitched-up defensive back that can play outside corner, nickel, anywhere. He would be a plug-and-play guy on the other side of A.J. Terrell, or another candidate to play nickel if you had other plans for Billy Bowman or Dee Alford.
4.114 – Skyler Bell, WR, UConn
Height: 6’0”
Weight: 185
Year: Senior
If you want a vertical threat, you can call UConn’s Skyler Bell. If you need a physical blocker, you can call UConn’s Skyler Bell. If you need a route-runner who understands how to tempo and beat a defensive back one-on-one…you get the idea.
His size will have him drop, but make no mistake, Bell is a playmaker who can make an immediate difference in the passing game, especially in Atlanta, where verticality is much needed.
6.196 – Dae’Quan Wright, TE, Ole Miss
Height: 6’4”
Weight: 255
Year: Senior
One of the underrated aspects of this draft class is the depth of the tight ends. Dae’Quan Wright may be one of the better all-around tight ends in this class, and he falls to the sixth round in this mock.
Wright has some nice moments as a blocker, where he shows much-needed violence and good pop. He can immediately become a plus on special teams, and if he continues to develop as a receiver, which he’s already not too shabby at the moment, he could be a nice TE3 or even a TE2.
7.231 – Vincent Anthony Jr., EDGE, Duke
Height: 6’5”
Weight: 246
Year: Senior
Another special teams ace that can moonlight as a developmental EDGE prospect: Vincent Anthony, Jr. has fantastic bend and a superb motor that will make it tough to keep him off the field, especially if he’s producing.
PFF’s Gordon McGuinness’ 3-Round Mock Draft – February 16, 2026
2.48 – R Mason Thomas, EDGE, Oklahoma
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 249
Year: Senior
One of the things the Falcons defense will (potentially) miss from James Pearce, Jr. is his explosiveness getting to the quarterback. Well, if they bring R Mason Thomas into the fold, that will take the edge off a bit. (pun intended)
Oklahoma’s defense was a top 10 unit in the country, and one of the reasons was R Mason Thomas’ ability to get to the quarterback, as well as his willingness in the run game. While there are more needs the Falcons could snag at 48, keeping the floor high on that talented defensive unit from last year could be a good investment.
3.79 – Michael Trigg, TE, Baylor
Height: 6’4”
Weight: 240
Year: Redshirt Senior
As we approach the scouting combine, expect a ton of buzz around Baylor’s Michael Trigg. A mismatch waiting to happen with his size, strength, route-running ability, and quickness. Trigg looks like what most people think about when they think of a tight end.
Has work to do as a blocker, but there is no doubt that you should take a flyer on Trigg if you have a chance.
ESPN’s Matt Miller’s Post-Senior Bowl 2-Round Mock Draft – February 2, 2026
2.48 – Eli Stowers
With Kyle Pitts Sr. set to hit free agency, the Falcons could be looking for a new starting tight end. Stowers is a true F-tight end prospect with a game very similar to Harold Fannin Jr. from last year’s class.
Height: 6’4”
Weight: 235
Year: Redshirt Senior
One of the better parts of this draft class is their tight end class, and the most recent Mackey Award Winner, Vanderbilt’s Eli Stowers, is a quarterback’s dream. He knows how to work and find space underneath, he is a vertical threat up the seams, he has a phenomenal catch radius, and he eats up space after the catch.
PFF’s Dalton Wasserman’s 3-Round Mock Draft – February 23, 2026
2.48 – D’Angelo Ponds, CB, Indiana
Height: 5’9”
Weight: 170
Year: Junior
The definition of a dawg, D’Angelo Ponds, may be the most talked-about non-QB prospect in this year’s draft. His size is an obvious red flag, but when you see him play, there’s no doubt he deserves for someone to take a shot on him.
Instinctual, athletic, confident, all of the things that you would want out of your defensive back, if Ponds finds his way to Atlanta, Ulbrich will have fun figuring out where best to deploy him. Whether that’s outside or at nickel, it would be electric to have this sort of attitude and electricity in the defensive secondary.
3.79 – Zachariah Branch, WR, Georgia
Height: 5’10”
Weight: 180
Year: Junior
With the lack of firepower from the passing game last season, the Falcons will need to find all the hidden yardage they can. One of the best at finding those nooks and crannies to gain extra yardage was Georgia’s Zachariah Branch.
Nimble, fast, and a certified weapon with the ball in the hands, Branch can turn five into 25 at the drop of a hat.
NFL.com’s Chad Reuter’s 3-Round Mock Draft – February 9, 2026
2.48 – Michael Trigg, TE, Baylor
3.79 – Chris Bell, WR, Louisville
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 220
Year: Redshirt Senior
A late-season ACL tear will give a team a chance at Bell that may not have had a shot at him if the injury wasn’t there, since Bell was almost penciled into the back end of the first round. But make no mistake, he won’t be there for long. Bell has game-breaking speed and a remarkable ability to find yards after the catch using that speed.
The Athletic’s Nick Baumgardner and Scott Dochterman’s 2-Round Mock Draft – January 29, 2026
2.48 – Chris Johnson, CB, San Diego State
Height: 6’0”
Weight: 185
Year: Senior
He’s a good man-to-man corner, but when Chris Johnson gets his eyes on the quarterback and reads the field, there may not be a better cornerback on the field. Matching him up with another really good zone cornerback in A.J. Terrell, and watch how different the secondary feels when two guys take away massive amounts of the field with their coverage ability.
Saturday Blitz’s Nicholas Rome’s Post Senior Bowl 2-Round Mock Draft – February 3, 2026
2.48 – Chris Johnson, CB, San Diego State
Kevin Stefanski has a few major holes to fill for the Falcons, with one of the biggest lying in the secondary as the team needs a solid cornerback opposite AJ Terrell. Chris Johnson is on the smaller side, but he’s impressive in off-man coverage and in zone, giving him a chance to excel in any defensive scheme.
The Athletic’s Nick Baumgardner’s Post Super Bowl 3-Round Mock Draft – February 9, 2026
2.48 – Domonique Orange, DT, Iowa State
The Falcons gave up a lot for James Pearce Jr. last spring, and Pearce then led all rookies with 10.5 sacks. “Big Citrus” could be the perfect addition to Atlanta’s emerging defensive front.
Height: 6’4”
Weight: 325
Year: Senior
I can’t believe it took this long for Big Citrus to find his hypothetical way to Atlanta, but I’m so glad he did. Beyond an incredible name, Orange’s sheer strength and cat-like quickness along the line is one of the main reasons why the defensive line may be the most fun position to scout in this year’s draft. If the Falcons want someone to immediately improve their run defense, break out the oranges.
Rotowire’s Mario Puig’s 2-Round Mock Draft – February 20, 2026
2.48 – Zachariah Branch, WR, Georgia
The Falcons wide receiver personnel has been mismanaged to an almost immoral extent. After Drake London and Darnell Mooney it has been practice squad-types for years, so Atlanta would be lucky to get Branch here.
Athlon Sports’ Luke Easterling’s Pre-Super Bowl 3-Round Mock Draft – February 4, 2026
2.48 – Chris Brazzell II, WR, Tennessee
Height: 6’5”
Weight: 200
Year: Senior
Drake London can win at all three levels, but he is mostly a master of the short to intermediate. To truly unlock all the weapons in this offense, there has to be someone who can continuously take the top off the defense. Especially if Penix is supposed to be the QB of the future. Chris Brazzell II not only takes the top off the defense with his speed, but he is a threat to win down the field due to his size.
3.79 – Davison Igbinosun, CB, Ohio State
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 195
Year: Senior
The only thing better than having one physical lockdown corner is having two of them. Igbinosun’s 2024 season was forgettable, mired with penalties and overly aggressive play. 2025, Igbinosun flipped the narrative surrounding him, showing to be more than just a ball of traits.
He was able to show that he can cover without getting too handsy and was able to show off his impressive length and long speed to stay attached to receivers.
A to Z Sports’ Travis May, Ryan Roberts, and Kyle Crabbs’ 3-Round Mock Draft – February 18, 2026
2.48 – Germie Bernard, WR, Alabama
Height: 6’1”
Weight: 204
Year: Senior
This is the first time I’ve seen Germie Bernard given to Atlanta, and I believe that’s simply because he is too talented to fall to the end of the first 50 picks. Bernard is a deceptively smooth route-runner; he wins from virtually everywhere on the field, all three levels of the field, not to mention his ability to find hidden yardage after the catch.
A receiver room headlined by Bernard and London would be a consistent headache for a lot of secondaries in the NFL.
3.79 – Darrell Jackson, Jr., DT, Florida State
Height: 6’5”
Weight: 337
Year: Senior
If Ulbrich wants a big body in the middle of the defense, look no further than Florida State’s Darell Jackson, Jr. The definition of a space eater in the middle, Jackson, Jr., shows off enormous size and strength, along with a mean streak that can make any run defense better. Being able to develop a pass-rush bag and forcing defenses to account for him on third down could further open up the Falcons’ young, rejuvenated pass rush.
FanSided’s Sayre Bedinger’s 3-Round Mock Draft – February 22, 2026
2.48 – Germie Bernard, WR, Alabama
3.79 – Keionte Scott, CB, Miami
FanSided’s Sayre Bedinger’s 2-Round Mock Draft – February 3, 2026
2.48 – Chris Bell, WR, Louisville
Athlon Sports’ Luke Easterling’s 2-Round Mock Draft – February 2, 2026
2.48 – Omar Cooper, Jr., WR, Indiana
Height: 6’0”
Weight: 204
Year: Redshirt Junior
If you’re looking for some explosion out of the wide receiver position, then Omar Cooper, Jr. is your guy. He eats up space on DBs very quickly and attacks every route as if he’s getting the football. His ability after the catch, breaking tackles, and using his unique blend of speed and strength to gain that extra yardage may be a huge asset next to Drake London.
A to Z Sports’ Ryan Roberts’ 3-Round Mock Draft – February 11, 2026
2.48 – Domonique Orange, DT, Iowa State
3.79 – Dani Dennis-Sutton, EDGE, Penn State
Height: 6’5”
Weight: 265
Year: Senior
Dennis-Sutton truly has no business moving as fluently and as smoothly as he does at almost 270 pounds. While he may not be the most skilled of pass-rushers, his combination of size, speed, and strength is an asset that any defensive line rotation would love.
It would be very easy to see his size partnered up with the explosiveness of Jalon Walker and continue to build out this EDGE room for the future.
The Draft Network’s Jaime Eisner’s 7-Round Mock Draft for the Falcons – February 16, 2026
2.48 – Chris Johnson, CB, San Diego State
The Falcons found some major safety help in the 2025 NFL Draft; now it’s time to start stocking the cornerback cupboard for the future as well. Only A.J. Terrell and Mike Hughes are under contract beyond the 2026 season, with the latter being an easy cut to save cap space before 2027 if the Falcons need it. San Diego State’s Chris Johnson has had back-to-back strong seasons with the Aztecs and will be just 21 years old when the NFL season starts. Johnson is scheme-versatile and a difference-maker on the back end—he has five interceptions, four forced fumbles, and two touchdowns over his last two collegiate seasons. Johnson is still ascending as a prospect, leaving plenty of room for growth into being Terrell’s long-term complement.
3.79 – Omar Cooper, Jr., WR, Indiana
Omar Cooper Jr. may end up going a round higher than this when the pre-draft process is all said and done, but I like his fit with the Falcons. Cooper isn’t going to be a major vertical threat, but he has excellent contact balance with the ability to consistently break tackles in the middle of the field. He has really good hands, is quick out of his breaks, and is a YAC machine. He’ll be a reliable option for whoever is under center for Atlanta next season. Also, Darnell Mooney could be a cap casualty this offseason, leaving a weak Falcons receiving corps even weaker.
4.114 – Darrell Jackson, Jr., DT, Florida State
The Falcons need to continue investing in the interior of their defensive line, and I like the idea of them starting day three with a Senior Bowl standout. Darrell Jackson Jr. stands at 6-foot-5 and 330 pounds. He has the requisite size for the position with good athleticism to boot. He should be an impact run defender right away. The potential lack of pass-rushing upside is what may keep him out of the top 100, but don’t be surprised if he’s an instant contributor on early downs as a rookie.
6.196 – Nate Boerkircher, TE, Texas A&M
Will Kyle Pitts return to the Falcons in 2026? If so, will it be on the franchise tag or a multi-year deal? While a sixth-round pick won’t be a like-for-like Pitts replacement, Nate Boerkircher turned some heads with a strong Senior Bowl performance that gave scouts a peek into his potential upside. Boerkircher is an intelligent, high-effort player who can provide some nice depth for the Falcons. His football IQ and solid hands make him a reliable target, even if he’s not much of a YAC threat. He’s probably more of a help or chip blocker at this stage of his career, but there may be more upside there as well. He projects as a solid TE2 who can wear multiple hats on offense and special teams.
Height: 6’4”
Weight: 250
Year: Redshirt Senior
Now we know, Kyle Pitts is in fact coming back (or so it seems), but adding a guy like Boerkircher to add to your special teams depth, and those beautifully chaotic three-tight-end sets, seems like a win for everybody. Especially given Atlanta’s inept special teams performance last season.
7.232 – Nadame Tucker, EDGE, Western Michigan
Nadame Tucker is a very interesting name to monitor through this pre-draft process. He was a monster on the statsheet in 2025, recording a nation-leading 14.5 sacks and 21 TFLs at Western Michigan. However, he’s an older prospect (he’ll be 26 when the season begins) with only one year of production. He’s also undersized for an NFL edge rusher. He may be worth a gamble for a team that believes Tucker is simply a late bloomer. He could go anywhere from the fifth to the seventh round.
Height: 6’3”
Weight: 250
Year: Redshirt Senior
One of the best bets a team is going to make on day three is bringing Nadame Tucker to lift the floor of your EDGE room. Tucker finds his way to the quarterback and brings guys down into the backfield.
It will be fun to see if he can bring that same production from last season into this season, despite him playing lesser competition, not to mention he will be 26 at the start of his rookie season.
