Three scenarios for the Atlanta Falcons on draft night

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Nov 28, 2020; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators tight end Kyle Pitts (84) scores a touchdown during a football game against the Kentucky Wildcats at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla. Nov. 28, 2020. Mandatory Credit: Brad McClenny-USA TODAY NETWORK /

The draft is right around the corner and the Atlanta Falcons hold the fourth overall pick.

If the Atlanta Falcons elects to pass on drafting a QB, which seems likely following the restructuring of Matt Ryan’s contract, then this pick is completely up in the air to the point where it is possible that the Falcons brass doesn’t even know what direction they are headed in.

Here are three best-case scenarios for the Atlanta Falcons on the opening night of the NFL draft.

Scenario 1: Draft Kyle Pitts at #4

The general census last season, when the Cowboys drafted CeeDee Lamb, was “wow this offense is going to be lethal” and for the most part, it was with Dak Prescott under center.

The Atlanta Falcons with the addition of Kyle Pitts would be even deadlier as this passing attack is already proven its prowess while the ground game should take some strides this fall.

Jonnu Smith put up impressive numbers for the role he played with the Titans under Arthur Smith and the two-man duo of Pitts and Hayden Hurst who was quite imposing in his own right last season would give this offense too many weapons to not keep opposing DCs up at night.

Pitts is listed as a TE but can really be a slot receiver who can stretch the field and is the definition of a nightmare matchup for LBs and Safeties to cover him. Pitts is 6’6 and with the combination of size, speed and athletic ability is an elite prospect who should flourish especially with Matt Ryan throwing him darts.

The Falcons ranked 26th in the red zone touchdown conversion rate a season ago and that is another area where Pitts shines and should provide a boost in a category this team desperately needs help in.