Falcons Draft 2027: Six Prospects to Watch for Week 6 of College Football

TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - SEPTEMBER 26: Ryan Coleman-Williams #1 of the Alabama Crimson Tide runs the ball after a reception during the second quarter against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 26, 2026 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Jason Clark/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The Atlanta Falcons have become a media darling and a dark-horse playoff team after becoming the first team in NFL history to win back-to-back primetime games by 20+ points. Despite the success, the Falcons still have clear areas to improve if they want to become a perennial playoff team and eventual Super Bowl contender. The best place to improve? The NFL Draft, and here are ten prospects from Week 6 of college football who could help the Falcons once April rolls around.

Ryan Coleman-Williams, WR, Alabama vs. GeorgiaBryant-Denny Stadium - Tuscaloosa, AL - 7:30 pm EST - ABC

UNO TD @Ryanwms1

: ABC pic.twitter.com/TBsV27bkvK

- Alabama Football (@AlabamaFTBL) October 3, 2026

The game of the week, without question, is Alabama-Georgia. It's essentially this generation's Alabama-LSU, where two of the better teams in the country just happen to be in the same conference and play each other every single year. One of the best plays from this rivalry came from Alabama receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams, as he spun away from multiple Georgia defenders to find the end zone for the eventual game-winning score two years ago. But it feels like we've been far removed from that six-reception, 177-yard performance. Can Coleman-Williams use this rivalry, which cemented him as one of the better receivers in the country at the time, to push him back into the round-one conversation again? If so, if the Falcons don't see a tackle they like in the middle to the back end of the first round (remember when we were in the hunt for top five prospects?), Coleman-Williams can add another explosive element outside the numbers to the passing game that Michael Penix, Jr. would surely enjoy.

Elijah Paige, OT, USC @ Penn StateBeaver Stadium - University Park, PA - 7:30 pm EST - NBC

I'm bullish on USC LT Elijah Paige (#72). Thought he showed a lot of improvements in 2025 when healthy... looked stronger in the opener against San Jose State.

Excited to see him during Big Ten play. Massive riser potential in the 2027 NFL Draft class. pic.twitter.com/7YADDKW3ZO

- Ryan Roberts (@RiseNDraft) August 30, 2026

USC has continued to stay in that second tier of Big Ten teams since they joined the conference and have not yet shown they can move up to that first tier. But it's not because of the players they've brought in. Every year, USC produces multiple draft picks, especially in the trenches and offensive tackle Elijah Paige continues that trend. At 6'7", 315 pounds, Paige shows impressive movement skills, especially in the run game, and also shows promise as a pass protector.

Demari Henderson, S, UCF @ Oklahoma StateBoone Pickens Stadium - Stillwater, OK - 12 pm EST - ESPN2

Demari Henderson is the first Knight to Have 2+ Multi-interception games in 18 years pic.twitter.com/B9kwMvyQQU

- UCF Football (@UCF_Football) September 20, 2026

At 6'0", 185, Demari Henderson looks to slot in (no pun intended) as a nickel cornerback at the next level, but his ability to find the football is intriguing. He's got 29 tackles, including 10 in last week's loss against the red-hot Houston Cougars offense. This week, UCF faces off against dark-horse Heisman candidate Drew Mestemaker and the Oklahoma State Cowboys. If UCF wants to win, it will be behind Henderson and the UCF secondary. While the slot cornerback role is filled for the Falcons right now, there's always room for guys with a nose for the football on special teams. Henderson could be a solid day-three addition who can add to the depth in the secondary and could be an instant addition on special teams.

Jelani Thurman, TE, UNC @ PittsburghAcrisure Stadium - Pittsburgh, PA - 12 pm EST - ESPN

TE3-7 for the NFL Draft is wide open

UNC TE Jelani Thurman (6-6, 245) give it to us again vs Pitt

16 catches, 233 yards (14.6), 3 TD pic.twitter.com/HuAJby9eZt

- Clint Goss (@NFLDraftDome) October 10, 2026

The tight end position is a sneaky need for the Falcons, as the third slot behind Charlie Woerner and Kyle Pitts is still open for 2027. Jelani Thurman has burst onto the scene as one of the only consistent parts of North Carolina's offensive attack, using his massive 6'6", 245-pound frame and great movement ability to find the spaces in between the defense and win at the catch point.

DJ Coleman, S, Florida vs. South CarolinaBen-Hill Griffin Stadium - Gainesville, FL - 12:45 pm EST - SEC Network

Florida's DJ Coleman lays the BOOM.

Ole Miss was held to a field goal. pic.twitter.com/HdxUHg3L8i

- Underdog CFB (@UnderdogCFB) September 26, 2026

Sometimes you just need a guy to come out and lay the lumber from the back of your roster. Right now, that's Demarco Hellams, but you can never have too many of those kinds of guys in your building. Florida safety DJ Coleman is a big (6'0", 206 pounds), physical safety who is a nightmare for opposing ball carriers when he's coming downhill.

Junior Sherrill, WR, Vanderbilt vs. Ole MissFirst Bank Stadium - Nashville, TN - 3:30 pm EST - ESPN

Junior Sherrill is one of the best route runners in the 2027 NFL Draft and is still underrated by the consensus pic.twitter.com/10z7MkaZ8V

- NFL Draft Files (@NFL_DF) August 12, 2026

If you're looking for a route runner who doesn't waste any of their steps, Junior Sherrill is the guy you're looking for. At 5'11" and 200 pounds, Sherrill is well-built for the next level to work out of the slot. He is a technician that understands how to set up his opponents and there will always be a place in an NFL offense for a receiver like that.