After Atlanta's 35-14 win over Green Bay, a postgame analysis identifies offensive tackle, safety and cornerback as three needs for the Falcons' 2027 draft, with LSU's Jordan Seaton, Penn State's Marcus Neal Jr. and Notre Dame's DJ McKinney as potential fits.
The piece says Atlanta's line blocked well overall, but Green Bay's Lukas Van Ness had a few quick wins over Jake Matthews and pressured Michael Penix Jr. early. It also cites secondary inconsistency, plus Jessie Bates' 2027 free agency and age-30 season, in arguing for a younger safety. Penn State's Neal has forced two fumbles and recovered one through three games; the article highlights his run defense and coverage ability.
For cornerback, the article cites Next Gen Stats saying Mike Hughes allowed 200 yards as the nearest defender, third-most in the league and most among outside cornerbacks. It presents Notre Dame's DJ McKinney as an option; he saw 71 targets at Colorado in 2024 while playing opposite Travis Hunter, then transferred after limited playing time in 2025.
