Falcons Meet with Potential Day 3 CB Target at Houston Pro Day

Houston cornerback Latrell McCutchin Sr. met with the Falcons ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 9:05am

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A cubist, geometric illustration depicting a cornerback in coverage, with sharp, overlapping planes of the Falcons' red and black colors and the Texans' navy and red colors.The Falcons' meeting with Houston CB Latrell McCutchin highlights their search for secondary depth ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft.Denver Today

The Atlanta Falcons have met with Houston cornerback Latrell McCutchin Sr. ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft. McCutchin is a potential Day 3 pick who played primarily on the outside in college, recording 51 tackles and nine passes defended last season.

Why it matters

The Falcons have a talented secondary but lack depth after the departure of versatile defensive back Dee Alford in free agency. The team is expected to add to the position in the draft, and McCutchin could be a target on Days 2-3.

The details

McCutchin told SI's Justin Melo that he met with the Falcons, as well as the Minnesota Vikings, Houston Texans, and Denver Broncos at his pro day. He also met with 15-16 teams informally at the NFL Combine, including the Tennessee Titans multiple times.

  • The 2026 NFL Draft begins next week.

The players

Latrell McCutchin Sr.

A cornerback from the University of Houston who is a potential Day 3 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Matt Ryan

The new president of the Atlanta Falcons.

Ian Cunningham

The new general manager of the Atlanta Falcons.

Kevin Stefanski

The new head coach of the Atlanta Falcons.

Dee Alford

A versatile defensive back who signed a big contract with the Buffalo Bills in free agency, leaving a hole in the Falcons' secondary.

Darnay Holmes

A defensive back the Falcons signed in free agency to help address the need in the secondary.

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What they’re saying

“I met with the Atlanta Falcons, Minnesota Vikings, Houston Texans, and Broncos at Pro Day. I probably met with 15-16 teams informally at the NFL Combine as well. I've met with the Tennessee Titans multiple times throughout this process, virtually and at the combine.”

— Latrell McCutchin Sr., Houston Cornerback

What’s next

The Falcons will continue to evaluate potential draft prospects, including McCutchin, as they prepare for the 2026 NFL Draft next week.

The takeaway

The Falcons are looking to bolster their secondary through the draft, and Latrell McCutchin could be a target on Days 2-3 as a potential Day 3 pick who has met with the team. The team's new leadership will be looking to find talent to fill holes on the roster.