Falcons Snag Banks, Igbinosun in Mock Draft

0:00On April 2nd, the Atlanta Falcons head into the 2026 NFL draft with slim pickings, so every selection has to hit big. In a fresh 3-round mock from ESPN, they snag 2 prime defensive talents on day 2 to beef up that union. First up at Pick 48 overall, they grab Florida defensive tackle Kayla Banks, a massive 6-foot 6-326 pounder with serious upside. Banks transferred from Louisville to Florida, logging 34 college games with 6.5 sacks and 10.5 tackles for loss. His quick-get-off inside creates that pressure defences Crave, even if he's coming off foot surgery that sidelines him until June. Then at Pick 79 in Round 3, Atlanta adds Ohio State Cornerback, Davidson, Igbenison, a 6-foot 2, 195 pound physical. Corner who transfer from Ole Miss and won a title with the Buckeyes in 2024. Igbenison brings 4 picks, 22 pass breakups and 157 tackles over 43 games,

1:05fitting as a versatile backup behind the Falcons top corners right away with starter potential down the line. This mock sets them up strong without trading down. I'm Corey with The Story, and you've been listening to NFL News Today, AI-powered football coverage.