The Atlanta Falcons have more talent than they’ve had in recent seasons, but with players like Calais Campbell, Bud Dupree, David Onyemata and Grady Jarrett on defense, Atlanta’s front seven is getting a little long in the tooth.
In the secondary, starting cornerback Jeff Okudah is set to hit free agency this offseason. The Falcons could look to upgrade their defense in the 2024 NFL draft.
After looking at 24 offensive prospects, let’s check out 24 defensive prospects the team could target in this year’s draft class.
DT Jer’Zhan Newton, Illinois
EDGE Jared Verse, Florida State
EDGE Laiatu Latu, UCLA
S Tyler Nubin, Minnesota
DT Mekhi Wingo, LSU
EDGE Dallas Turner, Alabama
CB Kool-Aid McKinstry, Alabama
CB Cooper DeJean, Iowa
DL Kris Jenkins, Michigan
DT Maason Smith, LSU
CB Kalen King, Penn State
CB Denzel Burke, Ohio State
EDGE Chop Robinson, Penn State
S Javon Bullard, Georgia
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EDGE Bralen Trice, Washington
DT Leonard Taylor, Miami
EDGE Jonah Elliss, Utah
LB Jeremiah Trotter Jr., Clemson
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EDGE J.T. Tuimoloau, Ohio State
S Kamren Kinchens, Miami
CB Caelen Carson, Wake Forest
S Andrew Mukuba, Clemson
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CB Kamari Lassiter, Georgia
CB Josh Newton, TCU
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Title: 24 defensive prospects the Falcons could target in 2024 draft
Author: Matt Urben