Updated Feb. 13, 2026, 5:34 p.m. ET
The Atlanta Falcons will enter the 2026 NFL Draft without a first-round pick due to last year’s trade with the Los Angeles Rams. The Falcons moved up to select Tennessee edge rusher James Pearce Jr. with the 26th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
While the gamble initially paid off for Atlanta, Pearce’s recent arrest has put his NFL future in jeopardy. So, not only will the Falcons have to navigate the upcoming draft without a first-round pick, they may have to find a replacement for Pearce.
Fortunately, as general manager Ian Cunningham pointed out during his introductory press conference, “the cupboard isn’t bare.” Plus, the team has five other picks it can use to find talent in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Check out the Falcons’ current selections in each round below.
Falcons’ picks in 2026 NFL Draft:Round 2 (Projected pick No. 48)Round 3 (Projected pick No. 79)Round 4 (Projected pick No. 114)Round 6 (Projected pick No. 196)Round 7 (Projected pick No. 231)Expert NFL picks: Exclusive betting insights only at USA TODAY.
