# Harold Perkins Jr. NFL player. Position: **LB**. Team: **ATL**. ## Quick Facts - **Position:** LB - **Team:** ATL (Atlanta Falcons) - **College:** LSU - **Draft:** 2026, Round 6 - **Background:** Former first-round prospect; 2024 ACL injury derailed stock ## 2026 Outlook Harold Perkins Jr. was once viewed as a future first-round draft pick at LSU before suffering a torn ACL in 2024 that significantly derailed his stock. The Atlanta Falcons selected him as a potential steal in the sixth round. Perkins landed in a perfect environment to recapture his form—the Falcons retained Jeff Ulbrich as defensive coordinator despite regime change, and Perkins is a picture-perfect fit for the traditional Kaden Elliss role, which requires elite athleticism. Don't be shocked if Perkins eventually plays opposite Divine Deablo in the Falcons' defense. His combination of talent and favorable scheme fit could lead to a strong rookie year (per One Rookie From Every NFL Draft Round Forcing Tough Depth Chart Decisions Already). ## Role / Depth Chart Competing for the Kaden Elliss off-ball linebacker role in the Falcons' defense. Long-term potential as a starter opposite Divine Deablo. ## Injury Status 2024 torn ACL at LSU. Returned to play in 2025 and appears healthy entering 2026 season. ## Recent News - 2026-04-20 — 2026 NFL Draft: Seven-round full mock draft picks for every team (2026 NFL Draft: Seven-round full mock draft picks for every team) - 2026-04-21 — Bucs Draft 2026 Preview + Bucs Best Bets: ILB (Bucs Draft 2026 Preview + Bucs Best Bets: ILB) - 2026-04-17 — Patrick Graham Reveals Vision For More Flexible Steelers Defense (Patrick Graham Reveals Vision For More Flexible Steelers Defense) - 2026-04-27 — 2026 NFL Draft Grades For All 32 Teams (2026 NFL Draft Grades For All 32 Teams) - 2026-05-29 — Falcons' QB controversy is taking attention away from the bigger position battle (Falcons' QB controversy is taking attention away from the bigger position battle) - 2026-04-25 — 2026 NFL Draft Grades and Team Recap (2026 NFL Draft Grades and Team Recap) - 2026-04-27 — Falcons release veteran punter Trenton Gill from roster (Falcons release veteran punter Trenton Gill from roster) - 2026-04-22 — Final Texans seven-round mock draft: Will Nick Caserio get a guard? (Final Texans seven-round mock draft: Will Nick Caserio get a guard?) - 2026-04-14 — Kozora: Pittsburgh Steelers 2026 Mock Draft (Version 3.0) (Kozora: Pittsburgh Steelers 2026 Mock Draft (Version 3.0)) - 2026-04-29 — Chicago Bears 2026 NFL Re-Draft: What Ryan Poles, Ben Johnson Should Have Done (Chicago Bears 2026 NFL Re-Draft: What Ryan Poles, Ben Johnson Should Have Done) ## Open Questions ## Sources --- Source: https://chatffb.com/players/harold-perkins-jr · ChatFFB — fantasy football answers updated from a live news wiki.