Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams was the highest-rated prospect in ESPN's pre-draft rankings. Trevor Lawrence of the Jacksonville Jaguars was second while Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow was ranked third. Penix was ranked 19th out of 21 total prospects listed, one spot ahead of Shedeur Sanders.

The Falcons will have to be firm when it comes to landing generational talent. All eyes will be on whoever they choose in the first round due to the nature of the pick being a savior of sorts to help shore up the defensive side of the football, finally. But, what gems exist outside of the first round? Who will be available?

For a piece published Monday, NFL insider Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated indicated the Cousins-Falcons situation could get ugly before $10M of Cousins' money for 2026 vests on March 17.

With two starters set to enter free agency, the Atlanta Falcons need to find some help in the secondary this offseason. Cornerback Mike Hughes and safety Justin Simmons may not return next season and there are no clear replacements on the roster.

Stewart already has the size to play the position, standing at 6-foot-5, 267 pounds. But his day would consist of grading as "Elite" in other categories. His 40-yard dash time would dazzle scouts running a 4.59, along with reaching a 40-inch vertical.

The Falcons are expected to explore a trade of QB Kirk Cousins. However, ESPN's Dan Graziano believes they may be forced to release him.

Maybe head coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot are taking fan frustrations to heart. The Falcons haven't drafted a defensive player in the first round since 202

ATLANTA — After four straight years of targeting skill players in the NFL Draft, Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris teased Tuesday at the Draft Combine that defense is probably finally in the cards.

After an excellent rookie campaign, Falcons TE Kyle Pitts' lack of production has been a problem for Atlanta. Head coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot need to see more from Pitts in his contract year.

In the latest mock draft from The 33rd Team, the Houston Texans land two standout offensive weapons with their first two picks.

If Georgia stunk as a college football program, I would have not problem with my hometown Falcons shunning their players in the draft. However, Georgia has been one of the most consistently strong programs in college football for over a decade now.