{"id":820261,"date":"2026-03-19T01:39:19","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T01:39:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/820261\/"},"modified":"2026-03-19T01:39:19","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T01:39:19","slug":"atlanta-falcons-met-with-texas-cb-malik-muhammad-at-combine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/820261\/","title":{"rendered":"Atlanta Falcons met with Texas CB Malik Muhammad at combine"},"content":{"rendered":"

Updated March 18, 2026, 3:07 p.m. ET<\/p>\n

The Atlanta Falcons<\/a> have made several under-the-radar moves in free agency, but they haven’t forgotten about the 2026 NFL Draft. On Wednesday, the team showed up in full force at Georgia’s pro day, including president of football Matt Ryan, general manager Ian Cunningham and head coach Kevin Stefanski.<\/p>\n

While the Falcons don’t have a first-round pick this year, the draft has seven rounds for a reason and this front office group is determined to find impact players. Aside from scouting Bulldogs, Atlanta has been looking elsewhere for talent.<\/p>\n

According to SI draft analyst Justin Melo<\/a>, Atlanta formally met with Texas cornerback Malik Muhammad at the scouting combine. The Longhorns<\/a> standout has drawn plenty of interest around the league.<\/p>\n

“I had a formal interview at the NFL Combine with the Atlanta Falcons,” Muhammad told\u00a0Melo<\/a>. “I have a two-day visit with the Dallas Cowboys coming up. I\u2019ve already met with the Washington Commanders and Carolina Panthers [virtually]. I\u2019m actually scheduled to meet with the Panthers a second time.”<\/p>\n

Muhammad is an intriguing mid-round target for Atlanta. Last season, he allowed just 21 catches for 168 total receiving yards. The 6-foot, 188-pound defensive back played primarily on the outside for the Longhorns in 2025, recording two interceptions and allowing a passer rating of 57.8.<\/p>\n

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The Falcons also signed veteran cornerback Darnay Holmes to a reported one-year contract on Wednesday morning. Holmes spent the last two seasons with the Las Vegas Raiders and will give the team another experienced nickel defender in case Billy Bowman Jr. has to miss time.<\/p>\n

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