Falcons Undrafted Free Agent Signings: Terry Fontenot Is Straight-Up Cooking
Let’s go ahead and say it—the Atlanta Falcons are having one of their best drafts in years, and it’s not just because of who they picked in the early rounds. No, it’s what they did after the draft that has Falcons fans (and Dez Bryant) raising their eyebrows.
Breaking news: the Falcons just signed a slew of undrafted free agents, and the value they got from these pickups? Wild. We're talking guys with third- and fourth-round grades signed for basically nothing.
Dez Bryant Said It Best
Dez Bryant dropped a tweet that said:
"Isaiah Bond, Nick Nash, Kobe Bryant going undrafted is nasty work."
Well guess what? Two of those guys—Nick Nash and Kobe Bryant—are headed to Atlanta. And Terry Fontenot is out here serving five-star meals with a two-star budget.
Meet the UDFA Steals
Cobee Bryant – CB, Kansas
No, not that Cobee Bryant—but this one might still become a legend. Bryant was a three-time All-Big 12 player at Kansas, posted 13 career interceptions (including two pick-sixes), and somehow went undrafted.
Most scouts had him with a third-round grade, and now he’s a Falcon? For free? That’s criminal. He’s already tweeting about how there aren’t “26 corners better than him,” and trust us, he’s going to play with a chip the size of Stone Mountain.
Nick Nash – WR, San Jose State
A Biletnikoff finalist (third-best receiver in the country!) with over 100 catches, 1,300 yards, and 16 touchdowns last year—how did this guy go undrafted?
The Falcons might’ve just found their WR3 without using a single draft pick. Nash is electric, and if he shines in camp, don’t be shocked if he’s getting real snaps this fall.
Simeon Barrow – DL, Miami
Started his college career at Michigan State before transferring to Miami. Racked up 30 tackles and 5.5 sacks last season. He’s big, disruptive, and brings depth to a defensive line that needed it.
Joshua Gray – C, Oregon State
This dude anchored one of the Pac-12’s best O-lines, and the Falcons grabbed him as an undrafted center? He has all the makings of a future contributor. If Ryan Neuzil slips, Gray could be waiting in the wings.
Dontae Manning – CB, Oregon
A former top recruit with serious speed and physical upside. He’s got a shot to be a special teams ace with starter potential if the Falcons’ coaching staff can develop him.
Quincy Skinner – WR, Vanderbilt
Athletic, tough, and special teams–ready. He might not make the final roster, but he's the kind of guy that sticks around and pushes for a practice squad or ST role.
Jordan Williams – OL, Georgia Tech
Massive. Experienced. Mean. Williams started multiple seasons for the Yellow Jackets and is exactly the kind of raw tackle prospect you love to stash and develop.
This Isn’t Luck—It’s a Strategy
Fontenot didn’t just stumble into this haul. This was calculated. He targeted high-upside, overlooked talent and convinced them to join a roster that’s on the rise. And best of all? The Falcons gave up zero draft capital to do it.
When you add this to the fact that Atlanta already nailed their early-round picks—grabbing elite edge rushers, DBs, and offensive talent—the picture becomes clear:
The Falcons just had their best draft in the last 20 years.
Final Thoughts: Playoffs? Yes, Playoffs
Call it bold, but I’m saying it now—the Falcons are a playoff team. With this kind of value and roster depth added? They’re not just improving; they’re building a team that can win now.
If you’re not hyped after reading this, I don’t know what to tell you. This UDFA class is full of guys who can contribute this season. We’re talking special teams, rotational depth, and even potential starters.
So let’s give Terry Fontenot his flowers—because he just gave the Falcons the kind of draft haul that changes a franchise.
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