Atlanta Falcons

2026 Draft Playbook|Pick #45|6 total picks

Overall

Offense

Defense

The Atlanta Falcons enter the 2026 NFL Draft with an overall roster grade of F. Their biggest needs are at QB, CB. Selecting at #45 in the first round, the team is well-positioned to address these gaps, with several quality options available.

Address QB earlyStrategy: Prioritize QB - consider trade up

Position Needs

100

EDGE

Pick Recommendations

Round 2Pick #45

Primary Target

Christen Miller

Georgia

IDL64F&D

BPA - best available player (IDL)

Strategy: Balance need and value

Round 3Pick #77

Recommendations pending draft board finalization.

Strategy: Consider trade down

Cap Situation

Cap Health

Available Cap

$0.0M

Flexibility

LOW

Limited cap flexibility. Draft must address primary needs. Day 1 contributors preferred over developmental picks.

Trade Outlook

Monitor board development

Draft Day Strategy

### Draft Day Strategy **Approach:** Prioritize QB - consider trade up Picking late in round one, Atlanta Falcons benefit from seeing how the board falls. Best available player makes sense here. **Trade Outlook:** Monitor board development

Last updated: March 27, 2026