The Atlanta Falcons are preparing for the 2026 NFL Draft, where they hold a total of five picks. Their first selection will be at No. 48 in the second round, followed by picks at No. 79 in the third round, No. 122 in the fourth round (acquired from the Philadelphia Eagles), No. 215 in the sixth round (also from the Eagles), and No. 231 in the seventh round. The draft is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. ET on April 23, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Falcons made headlines in the previous draft with their aggressive strategy, notably trading for James Pearce Jr. and securing two defensive starters, Xavier Watts and Billy Bowman Jr. Watts excelled as a rookie, leading all newcomers with five interceptions, while Bowman earned a starting role before an Achilles injury. Both players are expected to be pivotal in the Falcons' secondary moving forward.