The Falcons' leadership could be weighing their grades of Willis and Pickett against the more highly regarded 2023 class that includes Alabama's Bryce Young and Ohio State's C.J. Stroud.Marcus Mariota
Fontenot described the quarterbacks in this year's draft as “an exciting class. They’re different flavors.” Former Tampa Bay general manager Mark Dominik, now a draft analyst for SiriusXM, says the decision facing Fontenot is “very tricky.” Dominik said other teams hoping to select Pickett or Willis could provide Fontenot with attractive trade options if the GM is open to moving down in the first round — perhaps with an eye on the 2023 draft.