The Atlanta Falcons entered Week 18 with an opportunity to qualify for the postseason. It didn’t end up mattering that they were defeated 44-38 in overtime by the Carolina Panthers, because the Tampa Bay Buccaneers clinched the NFC South with a victory. The Falcons will now attempt to reload in the offseason. A massive offseason looms. Rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. took over as the late-season starter, and general manager Terry Fontenot will be tasked with getting rid of Kirk Cousins while limiting the financial damage. As they begin focusing on improving their roster, the Falcons own the No. 15 overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft. With just four total picks, they'll have to be efficient. We conducted a seven-round mock draft that achieves that.
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