Falcons Draft: Cunningham's Smart Picks Earn High Praise

0:00It's April 28th, you're listening to NFL News today, AI-powered football coverage. I'm Corey with the story. The Atlanta Falcons just wrapped their 2026 NFL draft with six solid picks in total. General manager Ian Cunningham made waves on day 2, snagging some real gyms and even trading down to grab an extra late round selection on day 3. They started without a first rounder after that James Perse Jr. deal, but still built a class that's earning props from NFL scouts. Earlier this week, Cunningham's moves turn heads, especially those day 2 steals like cornerback avian tarot, who many call the second round. Bargain of the draft, and speedy wide-out Zachariah branch for grade value. Falcons fans are loving it, handing out high marks in a fan pole, 58% gave the class a B grade, 28% in A, and just one. That's a strong baby for Cunningham with only five picks to start. Day 3 brought more typical swings with lesser-known prospects, but the positions they targeted

1:04fit the team's needs nicely. Overall, I'd bump it to a B plus myself smart value all around that sets Atlanta up for the long game as they rebuild.