The Atlanta Falcons had to wait a bit longer than expected in SB Nation’s Writers Mock Draft—where the picks are handled by a representative from each of our team sites—because I was busy orchestrating a trade down to 19 with the Los Angeles Rams. Trust me, this one was worth the wait!
Atlanta took a big risk for a big reward by moving down 11 spots in the 2024 NFL Draft, but their boldness paid off with the board falling almost perfectly ahead of them. Before we get to the Falcons’ pick, here’s how the first 18 picks went in our simulation.