Will the Atlanta Falcons grab a quarterback in the 2024 NFL Draft? Or, perhaps, will they trade for one (hello, Justin Fields?) or sign one (hello, Kirk Cousins?), given that Desmond Ridder is probably not the answer.
In our latest mock from Christian D’Andrea, he has the Falcons taking edge rusher Laiatu Latu out of UCLA, which makes sense given the help Atlanta needs on defense. But in the new post-combine mock from The Athletic, Dane Brugler has the Falcons moving all the way up to No. 3 in a deal with the New England Patriots, then taking QB Jayden Daniels.
Here’s his take on why that could be a good move:
After years in salary-cap hell, would the Falcons be open to throwing a massive check at Kirk Cousins? Many in the league believe so, which speaks to Atlanta’s craving to upgrade at quarterback. But if Cousins elects to stay in Minnesota, the Falcons trading up to No. 3 feels like the next likeliest option.
Owner Arthur Blank once signed off on a trade that surrendered a massive haul of draft picks to jump up for a wide receiver (Julio Jones). He won’t hesitate to do it again if it means landing the upgrade at quarterback his franchise has been coveting. Is Daniels that guy? It’s a strong possibility.
There you have it! Make sure to check out the latest NFL mock draft from our Christian D’Andrea, and the full first-round order for the draft in April.
