NFL Draft: Could Malik Nabers Complete 'Elite' Atlanta Falcons Receiver Corps?

One of the top receivers in the NFL Draft may be on the Atlanta Falcons' radar.

Malik Nabers 8 dives for a ball as the LSU Tigers take on Texas A&M in Tiger Stadium in Baton / SCOTT CLAUSE/USA TODAY Network / USA

With the No. 8 overall pick in the NFL Draft, the Atlanta Falcons have plenty of enticing options available to them.

A defensive player may be the more logical choice considering the Falcons spent free agency beefing up their offense, but there's also the chance they decide to double down on that approach. If that's the route they go down, drafting a receiver seems to be the consensus choice.

According to Bleacher Report, drafting LSU Tigers star Malik Nabers would complete an elite Falcons receiving corps consisting of him, Drake London and Kyle Pitts.

Malik Nabers 8 dives for a ball as the LSU Tigers take on Texas A&M in Tiger Stadium in Baton / SCOTT CLAUSE/USA TODAY Network / USA

"Nabers would bring next-level explosiveness and route running to the mix," Bleacher Report writes. "B/R scout Derrik Klassen is a fan of Nabers' ability to instantly contribute as a YAC weapon: 'His combination of speed, quickness and yards-after-the-catch skills will translate into explosive plays right away. Nabers can be a twitchy, field-stretching Z from day one with the potential to grow into a more well-rounded player.'

"With Kirk Cousins at quarterback and a new coaching staff looking to actually utilize Pitts as a receiver, the Falcons would boast one of the most promising trios in the league. London, Pitts and Nabers would all be under 24 years old."

One of the top receivers in the class, Nabers is coming off an outstanding season in 2023. The LSU star had 89 receptions for 1,569 yards (second in the country only to Washington's Rome Odunze) and 14 touchdowns. He also did this while playing alongside Brian Thomas Jr., another receiver expected to be a first-round selection.

The Falcons solved their quarterback issue by signing Cousins, so the natural next step is finding him some elite weapons to throw to. If Nabers is as good as advertised, he can quickly become Atlanta's top pass-catcher.