Several analysts project Jared Verse to Falcons after solid combine showing 

• Date: March 6
• Falcons pick: No. 8 overall
• Selection: EDGE Jared Verse, Florida State

Wilson’s analysis: “Jared Verse’s combine performance reinforced everything we all saw on tape the last two seasons at Florida State. He’s a powerful pass-rusher with a non-stop motor who shows up big when the game is on the line.”

• Date: March 5
• Falcons pick: No. 8 overall
• Selection: QB Jayden Daniels, LSU

Brinson’s analysis: “The Falcons are THRILLED to find Daniels sitting here, even though he doesn’t necessarily fit the coaching staff’s description. Plus, I think they’ll sign a veteran quarterback in free agency, giving Daniels a year plus to sit and learn Zac Robinson’s system.”

• Date: March 5
• Falcons pick: No. 8 overall
• Selection: EDGE Dallas Turner, Alabama

Reid’s analysis: “Atlanta has leaned heavily on offense in the first round over the past few years, but I think GM Terry Fontenot will go defense this time around. With the way this board fell, he can get the best prospect in the class on that side of the ball. At 6-3 and 247 pounds, Turner is a long and explosive pass-rusher who has continued to improve every season. Atlanta was last in pass rush win rate last season (30.9%), but Turner can help; he posted 10 sacks and got pressure 16.7% of the time in 2023 (both top 10 in the FBS).”

• Date: March 4
• Falcons pick: No. 8 overall
• Selection: EDGE Jared Verse, Florida State

McGuinness’ analysis: “Verse has improved as a pass-rusher every season in college and is coming off a season that saw him earn a career-high 90.8 pass-rushing grade that tied for seventh among edge defenders in this draft class.”

Vinnie Iyer, Sporting News

• Date: March 5
• Falcons pick: No. 8 overall
• Selection: EDGE Dallas Turner, Alabama

Iyer’s analysis: “Turner turned more heads as the best pass rusher in this class at the combine with an awesome display of his athleticism in getting to the quarterback. Speaking of QB, this presumes the Falcons will go the veteran route for their next starter (Justin Fields? Russell Wilson? Kirk Cousins?), freeing them up to get an ace bookend.”