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Falcons Draft

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

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May 8, 2022

Atlanta Falcons draft picks reveal their jersey numbers

Grayson Freestone

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May 7, 2022

Atlanta Falcons: Desmond Ridder shouldn’t start next season

Joe Beasley

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May 6, 2022

Atlanta Falcons draft recap and grade for each round

Dalton McCormick

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May 1, 2022

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

Kevin Armstrong

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May 1, 2022

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

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Apr 30, 2022

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

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Apr 30, 2022

Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) runs through a hole in the fourth quarter of the NCAA football game between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Cincinnati Bearcats at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021.Cincinnati Bearcats At Indiana Hoosiers Football

Should the Atlanta Falcons start Desmond Ridder this season?

Nick Halden

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Apr 30, 2022

Apr 28, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announces USC wide receiver Drake London as the eighth overall pick to the Atlanta Falcons during the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft at the NFL Draft Theater. Mandatory Credit: Gary Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta Falcons top draft choices answer some roster questions

Joe Carlino

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Apr 30, 2022

Apr 28, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announces USC wide receiver Drake London as the eighth overall pick to the Atlanta Falcons during the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft at the NFL Draft Theater. Mandatory Credit: Gary Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta Falcons made the safe decision in round two

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Apr 29, 2022

Oct 9, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans wide receiver Drake London (15) in the second quarter at United Airlines Field against the Utah Utes at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports

What should the Atlanta Falcons expect from Drake London?

Nick Halden

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Apr 29, 2022

Mar 2, 2022; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Southern California wide receiver Drake London talks to the media during the 2022 NFL Combine. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta Falcons first round draft brings special playmaker

Joe Carlino

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Apr 28, 2022

Mar 1, 2022; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot during the NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta Falcons make surprise selection with the 8th pick in the draft

Nick Halden

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Apr 28, 2022

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 20: Defensive lineman Drake Jackson #99 of the USC Trojans reacts in the game against the Utah Utes at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on September 20, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)

Atlanta should target this former Trojan in NFL Draft

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Apr 28, 2022

Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Garrett Wilson (5) catches a touchdown pass during the first half of the NCAA football game against the Oregon Ducks at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.Oregon Ducks At Ohio State Buckeyes Football

Atlanta Falcons must avoid taking a WR with top pick

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Apr 27, 2022

Oct 30, 2021; Clemson, South Carolina, USA; Florida State Seminoles defensive end Jermaine Johnson II (11) scores against the Clemson Tigers during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY Sports

2 more draft prospects named as favorites of the Atlanta Falcons

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Apr 26, 2022

Jan 1, 2022; New Orleans, LA, USA; Mississippi Rebels quarterback Matt Corral (2) is pressured by Baylor Bears linebacker Matt Jones (52) in the first quarter of the 2022 Sugar Bowl at the Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports

PFT’s Peter King names two of the Falcons favorite prospects

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Apr 26, 2022

Oregon's Kayvon Thibodeaux enters the stadium for the game against Oregon State on Nov. 27, 2021.Eug 111428 Uofb 07

New rumors suggest top draft prospect could land with the Falcons

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Apr 26, 2022

Jan 10, 2022; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver George Pickens (right) catches a 52 yard pass against Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Kool-Aid McKinstry (left) during the first quarter of the 2022 CFP college football national championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta Falcons are a perfect fit for receiver George Pickens

Nick Halden

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Apr 26, 2022

Apr 13, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Former Georgia Bulldogs defensive tackle Jordan Davis (99) throws out the first pitch before a game between the Atlanta Braves and Washington Nationals at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta Falcons 2022 NFL 7-round computer-simulated mock draft

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Apr 25, 2022

Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Vic Beasley (Clemson) poses for a photo after being selected as the number eighth overall pick to the Atlanta Falcons in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports

A look at the history of the Falcons top pick in the draft

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Apr 25, 2022

Mar 1, 2022; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot during the NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Grading four potential draft day Atlanta Falcons trades

Joe Carlino

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Apr 24, 2022

Apr 26, 2018; Arlington, TX, USA; Atlanta Falcons fans cheer prior to the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta Falcons are truly the unknown team of the draft

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Apr 21, 2022

Sep 24, 2021; Syracuse, New York, USA; Liberty Flames quarterback Malik Willis (7) escapes a tackle by Syracuse Orange linebacker Mikel Jones (3) in the first quarter at the Carrier Dome. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports

Malik Willis is the only quarterback the Atlanta Falcons should draft

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Apr 21, 2022

Mar 3, 2022; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Liberty Flames quarterback Malik Willis (left) and Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback Desmond Ridder (QB13) pose during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

4 Quarterbacks the Atlanta Falcons should consider drafting

Nick Halden

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Apr 16, 2022

Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta Falcons play it safe in this full 7 round mock draft

Joe Carlino

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Apr 15, 2022

Mar 4, 2022; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Florida State linebacker Jermaine Johnson II (LB20) talks to the media during the 2022 NFL Combine. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Top Pass Rushers for Falcons in the 2022 NFL Draft

LaDarius Brown

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Apr 15, 2022

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

Should the Atlanta Falcons draft quarterback Desmond Ridder?

Nick Halden

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Apr 7, 2022

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