Falcons Draft: Tackles, Edge Rushers, & Cornerbacks

0:00It's April 22nd. I'm Corey with The Story. This is NFL News Today, driven by AI and built for football fans. The 2026 NFL Draft hits Pittsburgh starting Thursday, April 23rd, and the Atlanta Falcons are eyeing tackles as their top. Priority. They just signed Jawan Taylor, right as Kayla McGarry called it, quits on his career. Taylor steps in as a quick fix at right tackle to shield the blindside for lefty quarterbacks like Michael Pennex Jr. or even to Otago, Veloa. Meanwhile, edge rushers are on their radar too, but prospect James Pierce Jr. is dealing with three felony charges in Florida after allegedly. Smashing his car into his ex-girlfriends, that can mean NFL discipline down the line if the probe wraps up rough. Falcons fans are buzzing about how this shakes up the roster, especially with the rebuild vibe under new head coach Kevin Stofanski. Protecting the QB and bolstering the past rush, feels make or break after Pennex's rocky run.

1:01Draft experts point to San Diego State's Chris Johnson as a perfect round two cornerback fit at pick number 48th. He's versatile enough to lock down the outside next to AJ Terrell in their zone schemes. They might flip tight in Kyle Pitts for extra picks too, since his franchise tag is just a placeholder amid contract crunches for stars like Drake. London and Bijan Robinson. With spots in rounds 3, 4, 6, and 7, Atlanta's playing smart to stockpile talent and rebuild strong.