The Atlanta Falcons have been fairly quiet since assembling their new front office and coaching staff, but the fun officially begins this week when the 2026 NFL Draft kicks off on Thursday, April 23. As those who follow the team are painfully aware of, the Falcons have just five total picks.
While the team could look to trade down for more draft capital, general manager Ian Cunningham also said there's a chance that Atlanta will stand pat and make the five picks as they currently stand. Most Falcons fans will be watching closely on Day 2, but Day 3 might be even more important for a team in need of depth.
As we wait for the 2026 NFL Draft to begin, let's check out the last 10 players taken at the Falcons' fourth-round draft slot (pick 122 overall) to see what they're in for.
As you can see above, players taken at this spot tend to develop into rotational roles, except for a few exceptions. Former Bengals nose tackle Andrew Billings has put together a strong career, appearing in 109 games and making 90 starts since entering the league in 2016.
The Falcons have five total picks in the 2026 NFL Draft: picks Nos. 48, 79, 122, 215, and 231 overall. The draft kicks off on Thursday, April 23 and concludes on Friday, April 25.
This article originally appeared on Falcons Wire: NFL Draft history of Atlanta Falcons' fourth-round pick slot
