Why the Falcons didn't pick a cornerback in the 2024 NFL Draft

The Falcons rounded out their 2024 draft class with five selections Thursday, giving them eight overall.  Terrin Waack

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. - The 2024 NFL Draft came and went. So did one obvious positional need for the Atlanta Falcons.

Cornerback.

Of their eight picks overall, five came in the form of defensive players. There were three tackles, one outside linebacker and one inside linebacker.