C.J. Henderson, once highly regarded as a top-10 pick, struggled early in his career and has since faced challenges finding stability in his role. The Falcons, having previously acquired Jeff Okudah through a trade, now show interest in another first-round draft disappointment as they strive to improve their cornerback depth. While Okudah demonstrated promise initially, his performance dipped significantly afterward. In contrast, Mike Hughes, though unsuccessful as a first-round pick, found his niche in Atlanta as a competent cornerback. Ongoing depth issues have driven the Falcons to search for more solutions for their roster.
C.J. Henderson, a former top 10 pick in the 2020 draft, was traded to the Panthers in his second season and went on to play without logging any snaps for the Steelers.
Jeff Okudah initially showed promise on the Falcons but struggled to maintain performance after a bright five-game stretch.
Mike Hughes, despite not fulfilling his first-round potential, has successfully transitioned to a valuable role with the Atlanta Falcons.
The Falcons' depth at outside corner has been a concern, prompting them to consider additional options for roster improvement.
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