Darnell Mooney

Atlanta Falcons
Wide Receiver #1

Personal

Age	28
Birthdate	October 29, 1997
Height	5'11"
Weight	180 lb

Draft

College	Tulane
Year	2020
Pick	Round: 5, Overall: 173
Team	CHI

Fantasy Value

Player News

Darnell Mooney: Darnell Mooney Coming Off a Disappointing Second Season in Atlanta

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney didn't live up to expectations during the 2025 season. Many fantasy managers viewed Mooney as one of the most intriguing No. 2 wide receivers in fantasy football coming into the year, but injuries and a lack of rapport with Atlanta's quarterbacks cost his fantasy managers in a big way. Mooney, who had 992 yards and five touchdowns in 2024, came back down to earth with just 32 catches, 443 yards, and one touchdown across 15 games this past season. The sixth-year receiver had the second-worst season of his career, letting down the managers who drafted him at his preseason ADP around 120. It will be interesting to see how the Falcons address their pass-catching unit this offseason. At the very least, we would expect them to bring in some competition for Mooney. However, the team also has a glaring hole at tight end with Kyle Pitts headed for free agency. Plus, the quarterback position remains in limbo with Michael Penix Jr. (knee) injured and Kirk Cousins' future uncertain. There are a lot of moving parts here, but one thing is for certain: Mooney will be ranked a lot lower in 2026 fantasy drafts than he was in 2025. Managers shouldn't be rushing to select Mooney or acquire him in dynasty leagues.

Feb. 9, 2026 7:05 PM EST

Player Stats

YEAR	TM	GM	Receiving						Rushing
YEAR	TM	GM	REC	TGT	%	YDS	TD	YPC	ATT	YDS	YPC	TD	FUM
2020	CHI	16	61	98	62.2	631	4	10.3	4	20	5.0	0	0
2021	CHI	16	69	124	55.6	929	4	13.5	6	32	5.3	1	0
2022	CHI	12	40	61	65.6	493	2	12.3	1	2	2.0	0	0
2023	CHI	16	31	61	50.8	414	1	13.4	2	5	2.5	0	0
2024	ATL	16	64	106	60.4	992	5	15.5	0	0	0	0	0
2025	ATL	16	29	65	44.6	423	1	14.6	0	0	0	0	0