Though Atlanta Falcons draft pick Avieon Terrell followed his brother and teammate A.J.’s footsteps at Westlake High and Clemson, their personalities differ dramatically.

Atlanta Falcons rookie Anterio Thompson went from quitting football in high school to hearing his name called in the 2026 NFL draft.

Yes, the Hawks' 51-point loss in Game 6 to the Knicks on Thursday night was embarrassing. But Atlanta's got plenty of embarrassment in its sports history.

What do the Falcons still need now that the dust has settled on the 2026 NFL draft? Here’s a glance at every unit and where it stands now.

Bryce Johnston, who spent the past 10 seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles, has joined the Atlanta Falcons as senior vice president of football administration.

The Atlanta Falcons drafted Oklahoma linebacker Kendal Daniels in the fourth round and say the onetime safety should thrive with defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich.

Avieon Terrell was drafted by the Falcons and will join brother A.J. on Atlanta's roster. Being selected by his hometown team was a dream come true for the Terrell family.

The Falcons' NFL draft received mediocre grades from analysts while Atlanta held onto tight end Kyle Pitts. The Hawks' Nickeil Alexander-Walker has struggled vs. the Knicks.

How did Atlanta fare overall and for each of its six draft picks?

LSU's Harold Perkins was selected on the basis that he could recapture what he once was, while Washington's Anterio Thompson was drafted on the basis of what he could become.