Atlanta Falcons give Michael Penix Jr. another weapon, and a defensive upgrade highlights latest 7-round 2026 NFL mock draft
Latest 7-round 2026 NFL mock draft has a chance to push the Atlanta Falcons over the hump.
After the Falcons mortgaged a lot of draft capital to trade back into the end of the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft to take pass rusher James Pearce Jr., they were left without many draft picks for the 2026 NFL Draft class. Without quantity, the Falcons will hope to find quality in this cycle. Luckily for them, the Falcons quietly don’t have a ton of major holes entering next offseason.
In the latest 7-round 2026 NFL mock draft, the aim was to find more pass game help for starting quarterback Michael Penix Jr., and also continue to add to an improving defense. Both those missions were accomplished with just five total draft selections. It was a really impressive haul considering the circumstances.
Round 2, Pick 48: Antonio Williams, WR, Clemson
The Falcons have an emerging star in wide receiver Drake London, but quarterback Michael Penix Jr. could still use some more pass game weapons. At around 5-11 and 200 pounds, Williams isn’t the biggest wide receiver of all time, but he just does everything pretty well. He is going to make his money out of the slot with his rugged style and floor as a pass rusher. Williams also makes more plays in the air and through contact than you would expect.
Round 3, Pick 82: Zane Durant, DT, Penn State
The Falcons should continue to add talent to an improving interior defensive line. While Durant is a smaller defensive tackle at 6-1 and 290 pounds, he plays with an outstanding first step and flexibility. Durant is also a lot stronger than you would expect, offering some three-down upside in the right defensive scheme.
Round 4, Pick 117: Tacario Davis, CB, Washington
If you look back at the 2023 film for Davis, you would swear that he could be a potential first round selection. The 2024 film at Arizona film just wasn’t nearly as good, but he’s flashed again so far this season for Washington. Davis is a taller cornerback with absurd length and good overall movement skills, which still brings legitimate upside to the table.
Round 6, Pick 198: PJ Williams, OT, SMU
From a talent perspective, Williams could contend to go much higher than this. Still relatively inexperienced, he has the frame and movement skills to play either right tackle or inside at guard on the next level. That versatility is a huge sell when trying to lock down a roster spot.
Round 7, Pick 234: Jaren Kanak, TE, Oklahoma
Kanak is one of the more bizarre players in the 2026 class right now. He played linebacker for the entirety of his Oklahoma career going into the 2026 season, and his body type certainly looks like it at around 6-1 and 230 pounds. In order to stick, Kanak is going to need to contribute on special teams (which he plays very well!) and try to find a role as a fullback/H-back hybrid.
Buffalo Bills News
One of the Bills’ biggest strengths became a weakness at the worst possible time plus other takeaways from the loss vs. Falcons
Buffalo falls to the Atlanta Falcons in an ugly showing on all three phases of the football.
