Falcons Draft

Sep 11, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons defensive end Arnold Ebiketie (47) sacks New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) in the second quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

The Atlanta Falcons have finally found their franchise pass rusher

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Ranking Falcons’ rookies by projected production in 2022

Aug 11, 2022; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Tennessee Titans quarterback Malik Willis (7) looks to pass during the first quarter of a preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jessica Rapfogel-USA TODAY Sports

Did the Atlanta Falcons make a mistake passing on Malik Willis?

Jan 10, 2022; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Will Anderson Jr. (31) walks off the field after losing to the Georgia Bulldogs in the 2022 CFP college football national championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

The Draft Wire predicts Falcons first two draft picks in 2023

Dec 8, 2019; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons defensive end Takkarist McKinley (98) celebrates his sack of Carolina Panthers quarterback Kyle Allen (7) in the third quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

The biggest bust from each of the Falcons past ten drafts

Nov 18, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell (24) intercepts a pass in front of New England Patriots tight end Jonnu Smith (81) during the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta Falcons 2020 draft class shaping up to be crucial for success

Sep 13, 2020; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) passes the ball over Atlanta Falcons defensive end John Cominsky (50) during the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta Falcons 2019 draft proving to be a massive failure

Dec 26, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson (84) runs against the Detroit Lions during the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Grading the Atlanta Falcons major offseason moves this year

Jan 10, 2022; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Bryce Young (9) reacts after the Alabama Crimson Tide got beat by the Georgia Bulldogs in the 2022 CFP college football national championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Don’t totally count out Falcons drafting C.J. Stroud or Bryce Young

May 14, 2022; Flowery Branch, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons tight end John FitzPatrick (87) shown on the field during practice during Falcons Rookie Minicamp at the Falcons Training Complex. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta Falcons could find a surprise contributor in John FitzPatrick

Georgia Bulldogs offensive lineman Justin Shaffer (54) reacts after a touchdown Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, during the College Football Playoff National Championship at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

NFL.com sees Falcons 6th round pick pushing for starting job

Nov 12, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant (88) on the sideline in the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

Former Pro Bowl receiver has high praise for Falcons rookie QB

May 14, 2022; Flowery Branch, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (5) runs during drills during Falcons Rookie Minicamp at the Falcons Training Complex. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

The Falcons have built an extremely tall group of pass catchers

Dec 31, 2021; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Jalen Carter (88) tackles Michigan Wolverines quarterback Cade McNamara (12) during the second quarter in the Orange Bowl college football CFP national semifinal game at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

10 Players the Atlanta Falcons should consider in the 2023 draft

Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) runs downfield during the NCAA football game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Temple Owls on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Penn.Cincinnati Bearcats Temple Owls

Which rookies will start for the Atlanta Falcons in 2022?

South Dakota State’s Christian Rozeboom and Jordan Brown (bottom) coral Montana State’s Troy Anderson (15) during the first quarter of the Jackrabbits’ matchup against the Bobcats Saturday night at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium in Brookings. Jason Salzman For The Argus LeaderImg 0146South Dakota States Christian Rozeboom and Jordan Brown (bottom) coral Montana States Troy Anderson (15) during the first quarter of the Jackrabbits matchup against the Bobcats Saturday night at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium in Brookings. Jason Salzman For The Argus Leader

Atlanta Falcons: Troy Anderson’s college career was insane

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 19: Kyle Pitts #8 of the Atlanta Falcons completes a catch over Ambry Thomas #20 of the San Francisco 49ers in the fourth quarter of the game at Levi's Stadium on December 19, 2021 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

One trend sticks out among the Atlanta Falcons draft classes

New Indianapolis Colts QB Matt Ryan takes questions during a press conference on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center in Indianapolis.Finals 20

A look at what the Atlanta Falcons got for Matt Ryan

BOULDER, CO - NOVEMBER 20: Linebacker Nate Landman #53 of the Colorado Buffaloes celebrates with fans after receiving the Buffalo Heart award from fans after a 20-17 win over the Washington Huskies at Folsom Field on November 20, 2021 in Boulder, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

A closer look at Atlanta’s 2022 undrafted free agents

Claire Cornett tears up as her boyfriend, Desmond Ridder, former UC quarterback, speaks with Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank, general manager Terry Fontenot, and coach Arthur Smith on the phone before being selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft at his draft party in Louisville, Ky., on Friday, April 29, 2022.Desmond Ridder Draft 42

Falcons new QB Desmond Ridder’s jersey number is ironic

Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) fist bumps a fan after the NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati.Cincinnati Bearcats Miami Redhawks

Atlanta Falcons draft picks reveal their jersey numbers

Mar 3, 2022; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder (QB13) goes through a drill during the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta Falcons: Desmond Ridder shouldn’t start next season

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 30: Wide receiver Drake London #15 of the USC Trojans catches the ball against cornerback Christian Roland-Wallace (4) of the Arizona Wildcats during a college football game between the Arizona Wildcats and the USC Trojans at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on October 30, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images)

Atlanta Falcons draft recap and grade for each round

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 30: A football helmet is displayed featuring the 2022 NFL Draft on April 30, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)

Atlanta Falcons No-Win Situation at the NFL Draft

Georgia Bulldogs offensive lineman Justin Shaffer (54) reacts after a touchdown Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, during the College Football Playoff National Championship at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Atlanta Falcons draft a Georgia Bulldog on the final day of draft

Mar 4, 2022; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Brigham Young running back Tyler Allgeier (RB01) runs the 40-yard dash during the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta Falcons improve running back depth drafting Tyler Allgeier