Atlanta Falcons: 2017 NFL Draft Review

Sep 3, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies running back James White (20) is tackled by defensive lineman Eddie Vanderdoes (47) and defensive lineman Takkarist McKinley (98) and linebacker Jayon Brown (12) during a game at Kyle Field. Texas A&M won in overtime 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Ray Carlin-USA TODAY Sports /

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Apr 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announces the start of the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

The NFL Draft is where dreams come true for several college football players across the country, and the Atlanta Falcons were able to make some of those childhood aspirations a reality. The Falcons made six selections in the draft, showing no fear of trades and careful consideration to make sure they get their guy.

With the draft now over, let’s take a look back at who the Falcons added and what trades were made.