Falcons Strike Gold: 11 Undrafted Free Agents Poised to Shake Up the Roster

When you take a hard look at the Falcons’ 2024 draft haul—just five picks taken—you quickly realize that the bigger game isn’t necessarily about those few selections. No, the real chess match kicks off immediately after the draft, with GM Terry Fontenot zeroing in on undrafted free agency as a crucial battleground. Over the weekend, he made it crystal clear: the Falcons must “attack undrafted free agency in the right way.” And, folks, Monday delivered the payoff. Atlanta has already inked deals with 11 rookies who slipped through the cracks during the seven rounds, bringing a fascinating mix of talent and grit into the fold. From defensive lineman Simeon Barrow Jr. of Miami to Georgia Tech’s offensive tackle Jordan Williams, this group could be the X-factor as the Falcons prep to kick off rookie minicamp on May 9. This post-draft hustle—this scrappy assembly of overlooked prospects—might just define Atlanta’s next chapter. LEARN MORE

Fontenot said at a press conference over the weekend that the Falcons “really have to attack undrafted free agency in the right way” and the first results of that effort were announced on Monday. They have agreed to terms with 11 rookies who went unselected over seven rounds.The group includes Miami defensive lineman Simeon Barrow Jr., Kansas cornerback Cobee Bryant, Michigan State running back Nathan Carter, Oregon State offensive lineman Joshua Gray, North Dakota State linebacker Nick Kubitz, Oregon cornerback Dontae Manning, San Jose State wide receiver Nick Nash, South Carolina tight end Joshua Simon, Vanderbilt wide receiver Quincy Skinner Jr., Iowa State linebacker Malik Verdon, and Georgia Tech offensive tackle Jordan Williams. The Falcons only drafted five players this year, which made the post-draft rush to sign undrafted players a big part of General Manager Terry Fontenot’s plans. The Falcons will open their rookie minicamp on May 9.