Falcons Target Alabama's Bernard in Draft

0:00On March 31st, the Atlanta Falcons are rolling with Drake London as their top-wire receiver, but their depth took a hit after cutting veterans' d'Arnell. Mooney and Caterlale Hodge, to star-free agency. They brought in Jahan Dawson and Olamid Zakias as replacements, yet the group still feels thin, especially without a solid slot option. Mooney put up nearly 1,000 receiving yards last season when healthy, and Hodge earned a pro bowl nod for his special team's work. Even with those moves, the Falcons know they need more firepower to support their young core around quarterbacks, like Michael Pennex Jr. Fans and analysts see the impact clear as day. The offense is top-heavy with London, Bijon Robinson, and Kyle Pitts carrying the load. Atlanta has a track record of striking gold with Alabama receivers, turning Julio Jones and Calvin Ridley into stars. Now, draft expert Justin Mello just dropped the fresh two-round mock, sliding the Falcons at pick number 48 in Round 2 to grab Alabama's.

1:00Jeremy Bernard, the 6'1-205-pound standout, had 64 catches for 862 yards and 7 touchdowns last year, averaging. 13.5 yards per grab, he's ranked 49th overall on the bigboard. Expect Atlanta to target a contributor like Bernard in the 2026 draft, even without a first-rounder, to round out that receiver room and keep building momentum. Stay locked in with NFL News Today, AI-powered updates.