The quarterback position is all anyone is talking about in Atlanta, and while that’s obviously a priority for general manager Terry Fontenot and head coach Raheem Morris, the Falcons have plenty of other needs they need to address this offseason.
The cornerback position is one area where there is some uncertainty. A.J. Terrell’s long-term future is still up in the air and Jeff Okudah is set to hit free agency in a couple of weeks. The Falcons met with three cornerback prospects at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine, as reported by Justin Melo of the Draft Network and SI’s Daniel Flick.
The #Falcons hosted a formal meeting with Missouri CB Kris Abrams-Draine at the #NFLCombine on Tuesday evening, per source.
Abrams-Draine is a versatile corner with terrific short-area quickness. @TheDraftNetwork Scouting Report:https://t.co/icMSSykAqU
— Justin M (@JustinM_NFL) February 29, 2024
Atlanta hosted Missouri cornerback Kris Abrams-Draine on a formal meeting, according to Melo. Abrams-Draine had a stellar season in 2023 for the Tigers, finishing with four interceptions and allowing a passer rating of 54.7. He’s currently ranked as the 94th overall prospect on the Pro Football Focus big board.
The Falcons also formally interviewed Clemson cornerback Nate Wiggins and Georgia’s Kamari Lassiter. Wiggins is a projected first-round pick who’s currently ranked No. 9 on PFF’s big board.
Lassiter is considered a day-two prospect with excellent upside coming out of Georgia. He allowed 15 catches on 39 targets for the Bulldogs last season.
The Falcons held formal interviews with top cornerback prospects Nate Wiggins (Clemson) and Kamari Lassiter (UGA), both Georgia natives.
“It would mean a lot. It would be a miracle playing for the hometown, showing love for the hometown. That’d be love.”https://t.co/tyNtlRibqO
— Daniel Flick (@ByDanielFlick) February 29, 2024
The Falcons will reportedly meet with LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels and UNC QB Drake Maye this week at the combine, Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network reported on Wednesday evening.
