Report: Falcons, Panthers to host QB Haynes King for visits

Falcons, Panthers take closer look at Georgia Tech standout QB

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Updated: 10:59 PM EDT Apr 6, 2026

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Two NFC South teams are taking a closer look at quarterback Haynes King this week, as the 25-year-old prepares for pre-draft visits.According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, King is scheduled to visit the Atlanta Falcons and Carolina Panthers in the coming days.King began his college career at Texas A&M University in 2020 before transferring to Georgia Institute of Technology in 2023. Over three seasons with the Yellow Jackets, he started 36 games.In 2025, King completed nearly 70 percent of his passes for 2,951 yards with 14 touchdowns and six interceptions. He also contributed 953 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns on the ground.Across 46 career collegiate games, King has thrown for 9,486 yards, 65 touchdowns, and 34 interceptions, while rushing for 2,427 yards and 37 touchdowns on 471 carries.You can watch the 2026 NFL Draft Thursday, April 23, on WJCL 22. The first round is set to get underway at 8 p.m. Eastern.

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Two NFC South teams are taking a closer look at quarterback Haynes King this week, as the 25-year-old prepares for pre-draft visits.

According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, King is scheduled to visit the Atlanta Falcons and Carolina Panthers in the coming days.

King began his college career at Texas A&M University in 2020 before transferring to Georgia Institute of Technology in 2023. Over three seasons with the Yellow Jackets, he started 36 games.

In 2025, King completed nearly 70 percent of his passes for 2,951 yards with 14 touchdowns and six interceptions. He also contributed 953 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns on the ground.

Across 46 career collegiate games, King has thrown for 9,486 yards, 65 touchdowns, and 34 interceptions, while rushing for 2,427 yards and 37 touchdowns on 471 carries.

You can watch the 2026 NFL Draft Thursday, April 23, on WJCL 22. The first round is set to get underway at 8 p.m. Eastern.