2026 NFL Mock Draft Tracker: Welcome to Atlanta, Coach Stefanski!

The Atlanta Falcons officially hired former Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski on January 17th. Since then, there have been 13 mock drafts where the Falcons, who are without a 2026 1st-round pick, in case you forgot, are selecting at least one player.

Some pundits got so bold as to go through all seven rounds; others set their sights on the top 100. Either way, since Stefanski signed on the dotted line, 26 draft prospects have been sent to Atlanta.

And in this tracker, we’re going to go over every single one of them.

How do they fit in a Kevin Stefanski offense? Does their development timeline work within the timeline of the Falcons as they build their roster back to contention? How would they mesh with the talent that is already on the roster?

Okay, enough hypotheticals. Let’s get into it:

Kevin Knight’s Mock Draft 1.0: Restocking Atlanta’s Offense

Not spoiling this one, check it out for yourself! Kevin did some great work despite Atlanta only having five picks to work with. (Thanks, Terry…)

FanSided’s Sayre Bedinger’s Two-Round Mock – January 25, 2026

2.48 – Keith Abney II, CB, Arizona State

The Falcons need to add some youth to the defensive backfield, and a playmaker like Keith Abney II at the cornerback position would be a really solid value on Day 2.

Height: 6’0”

Weight: 190

Year: Junior

Atlanta has been striking out when it comes to getting a second corner on the other side of A.J. Terrell. If the Falcons want to maximize this defense’s potential, they have to get someone on the other side of Terrell before he’s out of his prime. Abney not only gives you a CB2, but a potential CB1 if Terrell falls off before that fabled 30-year-old curse.

DraftWire/Steelers Wire’s Curt Popejoy’s Three-Round Mock – January 25, 2026

2.48 – Chris Brazzell II, WR, Tennessee

Height: 6’5”

Weight: 200

Year: Senior

Drake London can win at all three levels, but he is mostly a master of the short to intermediate. To truly unlock all the weapons in this offense, there has to be someone who can continuously take the top off the defense. Especially if Penix is supposed to be the QB of the future. Chris Brazzell II not only takes the top off the defense with his speed, but he is a threat to win down the field due to his size.

3.79 – Chandler Rivers, CB, Duke

Height: 5’10”

Weight: 185

Year: Senior

The Dee Alford experiment has been up and down, with more than up than down this past year. However, we don’t know if he’ll be on this team next year. With Billy Bowman also coming off injuries, or the possibility that he could be moving back to safety with Jessie Bates getting older and Xavier Watts being the heir apparent, there may be a vacancy at the nickel corner position.

In comes Chandler Rivers. He may be too small to play outside (with his physical style of play, he may not be), but he’s certainly the perfect size for a nickel cornerback.

FanSided’s Lou Scataglia’s Two-Round Mock – January 22, 2026

2.48 – Lee Hunter, DT, Texas Tech

The Falcons’ first pick in the 2026 NFL Draft sees them grabbing Lee Hunter from Texas Tech. Their first-round pick currently belongs to the LA Rams.

Height: 6’4”

Weight: 325

Year: Senior

The Falcons’ pass rush was better than anyone could have imagined last season, however, they finished in the bottom-third of the league in EPA/rush (26th) and defensive rushing success rate (24th). Part of that was the absence of Divine Deablo for a pivotal stretch of the season, but another part was definitely the lack of size along the interior of the defensive line.

At 6’4”, 325 pounds, Lee Hunter would be a plug-and-play fit to help Atlanta’s woes against the run.

Athlon Sports’ Luke Easterling’s Two-Round Mock – January 24, 2026

2.48 – Zachariah Branch, WR, Georgia

Height: 5’10”

Weight: 180

Year: Junior

With the lack of firepower from the passing game last season, the Falcons will need to find all the hidden yardage they can. One of the best at finding those nooks and crannies to gain extra yardage was Georgia’s Zachariah Branch.

Nimble, fast, and a certified weapon with the ball in the hands, Branch can turn five into 25 at the drop of a hat.

A to Z Sports’ Ryan Roberts and Joe DeLeone’s Three-Round Mock – January 23, 2026

2.48 – Zachariah Branch, WR, Georgia

Kevin Stefanski will want to hit the ground running in 2026 with all the elite pieces he has on offense. An effective way to do that is to add Branch, who can turn any catch into a touchdown. His burst and shiftiness would fit nicely in a unit loaded with size. – DeLeone

3.79 – Dontay Corleone, DT, Cincinnati

Height: 6’1”

Weight: 335

Year: Senior

Cincinnati’s Dontay Corleone at the beginning of the third round? This is an offer that I can’t refuse.

I also refuse to apologize.

Similar to Hunter, Corleone would be an immediate contributor to Atlanta’s run-stopping efforts, not to mention the pass-rush juice he’s shown over the years. Dare I say, he reminds me of another undersized interior defensive lineman that did quite well for these Falcons for some time…only about, you know, 40 pounds heavier.

Pro Football & Sports Network’s T.J. Randall’s Seven-Round Mock Draft – January 24, 2026

2.48 – Ja’Kobi Lane, WR, USC

Another USC receiver has entered the chat, and it’s another lengthy one at that, listed as the same height as Drake London (6-foot-4). Lane’s ability to create catch-point victories and establish separation at different points along the route will be welcomed by quarterback Michael Penix Jr.

Height: 6’4”

Weight: 200

Year: Junior

What’s better than one Drake London? Two.

Would I do it? Probably not, I feel like finding a complement to London and Mooney for 2026 is more important than a doppelganger; however, if you aren’t thinking about paying London and moving on from him after this season, there’s no better way to do it than to sign his twin from the same school.

3.79 – Davison Igbinosun, CB, Ohio State

Despite occasional inconsistencies and lapses in technique, Igbinosun still has plenty of room to grow by playing with greater discipline and control as a catch-point competitor. Even with those flaws, he remains an exciting and tantalizing physical talent.

Height: 6’2”

Weight: 195

Year: Senior

The only thing better than having one physical lockdown corner is having two of them. Igbinosun’s 2024 season was forgettable, mired with penalties and overly aggressive play. 2025, Igbinosun flipped the narrative surrounding him, showing to be more than just a ball of traits.

He was able to show that he can cover without getting too handsy and was able to show off his impressive length and long speed to stay attached to receivers.

4.114 – Dametrious Crownover, OT, Texas A&M

Height: 6’7”

Weight: 336

Year: Senior

One of the greatest things about having Bill Callahan on staff is that you can take stabs at the offensive line and trust that your offensive line coach will get the most out of them. Dametrious Crownover is a massive human being who came into Texas A&M as a tight end prospect.

With limited time at the position, Crownover may be a nice day-three bet to add depth to the offensive line behind McGary and Matthews.

6.195 – Jamal Haynes, RB, Georgia Tech

Height: 5’9”

Weight: 190

Year: Redshirt Senior

Imagine growing up in Georgia, making it to the NFL, and never leaving the state. Haynes started his football journey as a wide receiver and has ended it, along with quarterback Haynes King, flipping the narrative surrounding the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.

Haynes’s ability to make defenders miss and explode when there’s daylight may make him a viable option as an RB2 if Tyler Allgeier leaves or an RB3 who could give you depth in an already loaded room.

7.231 – Riley Nowakowski, TE, Indiana

Height: 6’1”

Weight: 249

Year: Redshirt Senior

“I’ve never seen a guy catch more short passes and turn them into long gains as him.” That’s now-National Championship-winning head coach Curt Cignetti discussing his do-it-all tight end Riley Nowakowski as he was transferring in from Wisconsin.

You may know Nowakowski as the player who got the scoring going for Indiana in the national championship, as he barreled the ball in from a yard away. At the very least, Nowakowski gives you a reliable special teamer. At best, Nowakowski could be a smaller version of Harold Fannin, Jr. for the Falcons.

FanSided’s Lou Scataglia’s Two-Round Mock Draft – January 18, 2026

2.48 – Ja’Kobi Lane, WR, USC

3.79 – Malik Muhammad, CB, Texas

Height: 6’0”

Weight: 183

Year: Junior

For years, Muhammad has been one of my favorite CB prospects, not only because of his versatility as a defensive back, but his ability to click and close on routes. He is a twitched-up defensive back that can play outside corner, nickel, anywhere. He would be a plug-and-play guy on the other side of A.J. Terrell, or another candidate to play nickel if you had other plans for Billy Bowman or Dee Alford.

Pro Football & Sports Network’s Jacob Infante’s Seven-Round Mock Draft – January 17, 2026

2.48 – Caleb Tiernan, OT, Northwestern

Caleb Tiernan is a massive blocker, standing at 6’7″ and weighing 329 pounds, with gap-zone run-blocking versatility. He has the size, strength, hand usage, and spatial awareness to become a good starter in the NFL.

Height: 6’7”

Weight: 325

Year: Senior

Jake Matthews isn’t getting any younger. We’re getting to a point where we have to find his replacement, and there may not be a better candidate at this spot than Northwestern’s Caleb Tiernan. A massive human being with good strength to keep defenders on their toes, Tiernan can develop into a long-time starter along the offensive line.

3.79 – Davison Igbinosun, CB, Ohio State

4.114 – Bryce Lance, WR, North Dakota State

Height: 6’3”

Weight: 209

Year: Senior

Getting a player with the upside of Lance on day three would be phenomenal value. Lance has the build of a prototypical X-receiver, speed to take the top off a defense and enough of a route tree to keep defenders honest at all three levels.

Giving Penix a three-man weave of Drake London, Darnell Mooney, and Bryce Lance would be a solid start to getting this passing game on the right track.

6.195 – Kaleb Proctor, DT, Southeastern Louisiana

Height: 6’3”

Weight: 280

Year: Senior

As the Falcons continue to search for answers along the defensive line, a shot at Southeastern Louisiana’s Kaleb Proctor may not be a bad bet. Proctor showed off impressive movement skills during his career and could be another piece of the defensive line rotation in Atlanta that can be stout against the run and give some pass-rush juice.

7.231 – Pat Coogan, C, Indiana

Height: 6’5”

Weight: 311

Year: Senior

Indiana’s offensive line was one of the many strengths during its championship run this season. The leader of that unit was Pat Coogan, and he showed a propensity to use the pop in his hands to stun interior defenders while having the IQ to navigate twists and stunts.

His lack of athleticism will have him drop, as his upside as a prospect is mostly as depth, but Coogan can easily be a part of a winning franchise for multiple years.

A to Z Sports’ Rob Gregson, Adam Holt, and Travis May’s Three-Round Mock Draft – January 21, 2026

2.48 – Lee Hunter, DT, Texas Tech

3.79 – Skyler Bell, WR, UConn

Height: 6’0”

Weight: 185

Year: Senior

If you want a vertical threat, you can call UConn’s Skyler Bell. If you need a physical blocker, you can call UConn’s Skyler Bell. If you need a route-runner that understands how to tempo and beat a defensive back one-on-one…you get the idea.

His size will have him drop, but make no mistake, Bell is a playmaker who can make an immediate difference in the passing game, especially in Atlanta, where verticality is much needed.

A to Z Sports’ AJ Schulte’s Three-Round Mock Draft – January 20, 2026

2.48 – Jake Golday, LB, Cincinnati

Height: 6’4”

Weight: 240

Year: Senior

An instinctual linebacker that seems to always be at the right place at the right time, Golday would be a beautiful answer to the question of “How can the Falcons assist their run defense on the second level?”

While early day two is a bit rich for my blood, given Golday’s inconsistency in coverage, he for sure has the athleticism to stay in the league for a long time.

3.79 – Darell Jackson, Jr., DT, Florida State

Height: 6’5”

Weight: 337

Year: Senior

If Ulbrich wants a big body in the middle of the defense, look no further than Florida State’s Darell Jackson, Jr. The definition of a space eater in the middle, Jackson, Jr., shows off enormous size and strength, along with a mean streak that can make any run defense better. Being able to develop a pass-rush bag and forcing defenses to account for him on third down could further open up the Falcons’ young, rejuvenated pass rush.

A to Z Sports’ Tyler Forness’ Three-Round Mock Draft – January 19, 2026

2.48 – D’Angelo Ponds, CB, Indiana

Height: 5’9”

Weight: 170

Year: Junior

The definition of a dawg, D’Angelo Ponds, may be the most talked-about non-QB prospect in this year’s draft. His size is an obvious red flag, but when you see him play, there’s no doubt he deserves someone to take a shot on him.

Instinctual, athletic, confident, all of the things that you would want out of your defensive back, if Ponds finds his way to Atlanta, Ulbrich will have fun figuring out where best to deploy him. Whether that’s outside or at nickel, it would be electric to have this sort of attitude and electricity in the defensive secondary.

3.79 – Chris Brazzell II, WR, Tennessee

A to Z Sports’ Travis May, Kyle Crabbs, and Ryan Roberts’ Three-Round Mock Draft – January 17, 2026

2.48 – Deion Burks, WR, Oklahoma

Height: 5’9”

Weight: 188

Year: Senior

Another player who can make magic happen with the ball in his hands, Burks finds the hidden yardage as well as anyone in this draft. Burks’ explosiveness and top-end speed would do wonders for maximizing the verticality in the Atlanta offense, given Penix’s arm strength, and would give Penix an easy button, besides Bijan, that you can trust to win a one-on-one battle in open space.

3.79 – Dontay Corleone, DT, Cincinnati