The Falcoholic

● By Kevin Knight
The Atlanta Falcons have fallen far short of expectations in 2023. Atlanta enters their bye week at a disappointing 4-6, and are once again slated to pick inside the top 10 of the NFL Draft. There’s ample coverage of the issues with this team and the potential for a coaching change heading into 2024, but what about the offseason? Can this team’s issues be solved with a great draft class? It’s time for me to take my first shot at a 2024 mock draft for the Falcons. Obviously, things have gotten a bit more interesting with Atlanta possessing the 9th overall pick, but don’t forget that the team is also projected to receive an extra third-round selection from the Calvin Ridley trade. It’s still too early for a full mock—I honestly don’t know much about any of the Day 3 prospects at this stage—but I’ve got enough data for a three-round mock for Atlanta. Before we dive in, here are the picks that I’m currently projecting for the Falcons in 2024: