NFC South
Atlanta Falcons NFL Draft Profile
How the Falcons draft: the front office running the board, the needs shaping the next class, and every draft class we cover.
Front office and philosophy
General manager: Ian Cunningham · Head coach: Kevin Stefanski
Balanced offensive system under Stefanski that rewards physical WRs, versatile TEs, and a run-heavy approach. Cunningham's new regime is reshaping the roster around defensive improvement and offensive reliability.
Kevin Stefanski ran one of the most balanced offenses in Cleveland before arriving in Atlanta. He values physical WRs who can run after the catch and reliable blocking TEs. Cunningham is a new GM who will likely defer to Stefanski's offensive preferences while addressing the defensive front, which has underperformed for years.
These tendencies are encoded directly into the simulator: when you run a mock and the Falcons are on the clock, the engine applies this regime's positional biases and its balance between best-player-available and need-based drafting. See how the simulator works for the full methodology.
Current draft needs
Our needs assessment for the Falcons entering the 2027 draft cycle, ordered by priority. These weightings are what the simulator uses when it evaluates this team's board.
Team needs were researched for this class from current rosters. They predate free agency and will be revised after March 2027.
Draft classes
| Class | Picks | First selection | First player | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Upcoming · April 2027 | 2027 draft hub · big board | ||
| 2026 | 6 | No. 48 | Avieon Terrell | Full 2026 class → |
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