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The Ten Biggest Draft Busts in Atlanta Falcons History

By Carter Breazeale

Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the stage and podium before the 2016 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the stage and podium before the 2016 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports /
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Number Four: Peter Konz

Nov 3, 2013; Charlotte, NC, USA; Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez (88) celebrates with center Peter Konz (66) and tackle Lamar Holmes (76) after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 3, 2013; Charlotte, NC, USA; Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez (88) celebrates with center Peter Konz (66) and tackle Lamar Holmes (76) after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /

Peter Konz was drafted to become the anchor of Atlanta’s offensive line when Todd McClure retired. Instead, his career with the Falcons was ruined by injuries and overall ineffectiveness. Selected in the second round of the 2012 NFL Draft, Konz emerged from Wisconsin with a reputation as a tough, ill-tempered center that would fortify the trenches for years to come. That was not to be the case. Atlanta reached an injury settlement with Konz in 2015.

– Carter Breazeale