Last season, the Atlanta Falcons targeted the quarterback of their future, Michael Penix Jr., in the first round of the draft. They also used their 2026 first round to go up and get edge defender James Pearce Jr. This leaves the Falcons with no first-round pick in 2026.
For the Falcons, it is all about building around Penix and franchise running back Bijan Robinson. This is what we kept in mind when we put together our updated three-round mock draft with just a week until the start of training camp. Let’s break down the Falcons’ two picks.
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Second round – WR Zachariah Branch – Georgia
Branch is lightning quick in and out of his breaks and shows real track speed. The former USC receiver has landed in Georgia and has a chance to be one of the most productive receivers in college football.
Third round – S Xavier Nwankpa – Iowa
With Sebastian Castro off to the NFL, Nwankpa takes over as the top defensive back on the Iowa defense. He’s got elite NFL size and athleticism and continues to develop as a coverage player.
This article originally appeared on Draft Wire: Atlanta Falcons mock draft update: Training camp edition