Falcons Draft Focus: Trenches, Speed, and Talent

0:00This is Corey, with the story, with NFL News today, powered by the Daily News now. Subscribe for daily updates on your team. The Atlanta Falcons are ramping up for the NFL draft with just five picks in no selections in the first or fifth rounds. Their haul includes a second round choice at number 48, third round at 79, fourth round at 114, sixth round at 114, 196, and seventh round at 231. New General Manager Ian Cunningham says he can maximize this limited group. Cunningham wants to focus on smart, tough players in the trenches up front. He plans to draft, develop, and retain talent, drawing from his time in Baltimore where they built winners that way. That approach fits the successful teams they admire. Fans and analysts are watching closely as the draft nears the biggest move of the off-season. The team is hosting prospects to fill key spots like running back and cornerback, aiming to add speed and physicality.

1:00One standout is Arkansas running back Mike Washington Jr., who earned a top 30 visit. At six feet 1 and 223 pounds, he impressed at the combine with a 4.3340 yard dash and big jumps. He piled up over 3,000 rushing yards across colleges like Buffalo, New Mexico State, and Arkansas. Meanwhile, Georgia Tech cornerback Amari Harvey has met with the Falcons three times. The 5 foot 11, 185 pounder shines in tackles and passes defended with 4 picks over recent years. He could slot in at Nickel & Fits as a late day 3 option. This story is shared with support from our sponsor. Headphones in a pillow. Once you try, it just makes sense. It's O-L-I-SOLYPILO.com.