The Atlanta Falcons are entering their fifth draft under general manager Terry Fontenot, but for the first time in five years, they don't have a top-10 pick. The team has mostly hit on its first-round picks since Fontenot took over in 2021. Even former No. 4 pick Kyle Pitts had the best rookie season by a tight end in 60 years.

If the Falcons take a defensive lineman early in next week's draft, is that a bad sign for Ruke Orhorhoro and Brandon Dorlus?

The Athletics’ Dane Brugler is one of the best in the business, so any time he talks about the Atlanta Falcons, it’s an opportunity to learn and understand what he views as the team’s most pressing needs come draft time. Here are the results of his seven round mock draft, with the 2025 NFL Draft looming: (46) DT Tyleik Williams, Ohio State