Hey Falcons fans! It's time to get ready for the 2024 NFL Draft with exclusive team insights and analysis.
Read below to get a sense for Atlanta's projected picks, positional needs, selection history, GM draft notes and more, all courtesy of the NFL's research team.
And don't forget to tune in on Thursday, April 25th at 8:00 p.m. ET for live coverage of the draft on NFL Network and NFL+.
2023 record: 7-10
Third in NFC South; missed playoffs
Falcons 2024 draft picks (8):
Round 1, pick 8
Round 2, pick 43
Round 3, pick 74
Round 3, pick 79 (acquired from Jacksonville Jaguars in Calvin Ridley trade)
Round 4, pick 109
Round 5, pick 143
Round 6, pick 187
Round 6, pick 197 (acquired from Cleveland Browns in Deion Jones trade)
Falcons team needs (according to Chad Reuter): Edge, Cornerback, Defensive Tackle, Safety, Quarterback
Projected Falcons first-round selection, via NFL.com draft analysts:
(See all projections at Mock Draft Central)
Falcons 2024 Opponents
Home
Panthers, Saints, Buccaneers, Cowboys, Giants, Chargers, Chiefs, Steelers, Seahawks
Away
Panthers, Saints, Buccaneers, Commanders, Eagles, Raiders, Broncos, Vikings
Falcons Notable Activity Tracker (2024 offseason):
Falcons Decision Makers
Owner and Chairman: Arthur Blank
President and CEO: Rich McKay
General Manager: Terry Fontenot
Head Coach: Raheem Morris*
* New to role
Terry Fontenot
- Fontenot is entering his 4th season as Falcons GM
- Fontenot is the 1st Black GM in Falcons' history
- ATL went 7-10 in each of his first 3 seasons as GM (2021, 2022, 2023)
- 6th straight season ATL finished w/ 7 or fewer wins
Falcons Draft Notes
Terry Fontenot Era (Since 2021)
- 23 total players selected (12 offense, 11 defense)
- 1 Pro Bowler selected (TE Kyle Pitts)
- All three 1st Round
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