According to reports, the Atlanta Falcons plan to select a surprise quarterback in the 2024 NFL Draft.
The Atlanta Falcons are actively searching for a quarterback this summer, as is well known. More stability behind center is necessary if this offense is to become dynamic, even though Desmond Ridder is still a developing quarterback prospect.
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The Falcons may choose to use free agency, since players like Jimmy Garoppolo, Kirk Cousins, and Russell Wilson are anticipated to become available. However, it seems likely that Atlanta would prefer a long-term answer through the NFL Draft.
Drake Maye tempted the Atlanta Falcons in the NFL Draft
The Atlanta Falcons, who have the eighth overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, ought to be able to add a quarterback in the first round. However, only if they find the other possibilities appetizing.
Caleb Williams is expected to go first, followed by Washington’s Drake Maye in second place. New England’s selection is starting to become less clear, but Jayden Daniels may go third.
What then becomes of the Falcons? Other quarterback possibilities like J.J. McCarthy might still be an alluring backup on the outside looking in, but only if the Falcons scouts have high expectations for the former Michigan signal-caller.
But it’s also feasible that the Falcons may try to get one of the top quarterback prospects in the NFL Draft by aggressively trading up into the top five. If that’s the case, Cam Marino says the team’s main goal is Drake Maye.
In addition, Marino disclosed that Terry Fontenot, general manager of the Falcons, has been gathering data on Jayden Daniels of LSU in case Maye is unavailable.
The Falcons are by no means the only team looking to bolster their QB depth chart this offseason, so attempts by Atlanta to move up for a highly-touted prospect may encounter obstacles.
