Ian Cunningham hasn't made any draft picks yet. Started in 2026.
The Falcons front office underwent a complete overhaul in January 2026 after an 8-9 season and eight straight years without playoffs led to the firing of both GM Terry Fontenot and HC Raheem Morris. The new structure is unprecedented: Matt Ryan (former Falcons QB, 2016 NFL MVP) serves as President of Football with Ian Cunningham as GM and Kevin Stefanski as HC. KEY DEPARTURE: Former AGM Kyle Smith left to become Dolphins AGM, creating a significant void in the personnel hierarchy. Cunningham retained Tokunbo Abanikanda (14 years with organization) as Director of Scouting - a smart move for institutional continuity. Ryan Pace was elevated to VP of Football Ops/Player Personnel. The scouting department is experienced with Michael Ross (18 years) and rising talents like Nathan Ellis (promoted to Scouting Coordinator) and Shelly Harvey (one of few female area scouts in NFL). Brandon Hunt brings Steelers analytics expertise. Cunningham's challenge: rebuilding while retaining organizational knowledge after losing both Fontenot and Kyle Smith. Strength is the combination of Ryan's player perspective, Cunningham's draft expertise, and Stefanski's offensive mind.