If we have learned anything about the Atlanta Falcons over the last two weeks, it's that they aren't ready to beat true contenders around the NFL. Yes, they beat the San Francisco 49ers - but the number of injuries the Niners had to deal with forces us to include an asterisk for that win.
So, the Falcons went into the trade deadline as sellers - and sell they have - sending star safety Jessie Bates III to the Jacksonville Jaguars. In return, Atlanta got a 2027 second-round draft pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick.
As much as losing Bates will sting for Jeff Ulbrich's defense, that's a really good haul. Let's see where the Falcons stand in the 2027 draft order following Sunday's loss.
- Los Angeles Chargers (0-8)
- Tennessee Titans (1-7)
- Miami Dolphins (1-7)
- New York Jets (via 2-7 Colts)
- Philadelphia Eagles (2-7)
- New York Jets (2-7)
- Washington Commanders (2-5-1)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-6)
- Arizona Cardinals (3-6)
- Atlanta Falcons (3-6)
- Houston Texans (3-5)
- New Orleans Saints (3-5)
- New York Jets (via 4-5 Cowboys)
- Baltimore Ravens (4-5)
- Las Vegas Raiders (4-5)
- Cleveland Browns (5-4)
- Seattle Seahawks (5-4)
- Cleveland Browns (via 5-4 Rams)
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The rest of the teams are currently on pace to make the playoffs, and their draft order will be determined by where they finish there.
As for the Falcons 'draft needs, right tackle has to be at the top of the list. Wide receiver and cornerback should also be high priorities, and after today's trade safety also has to be on the list.
Follow along with our Falcons trade deadline tracker for the latest news, updates and trade grades.
This article originally appeared on Falcons Wire: Where Falcons stand in 2027 NFL Draft order after Week 9 loss
