Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images Atlanta’s a big believer in length and a big believer in getting their defensive front right. You would expect a defensive-minded head coach to prioritize defense in the draft, and ultimately, the Falcons sank five of their eight draft picks into that side of the ball. You would expect a head coach, assistant head coach, and defensive … [Read more...] about Why did the Falcons hit the defensive front so hard in the 2024 NFL Draft?
Falcons select Brandon Dorlus with 4th-round pick in 2024 NFL Draft
Photo by Michael Wade/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Falcons continue to address the defensive line. The Atlanta Falcons got their Day 3 of the NFL Draft underway by selecting DT/DE Brandon Dorlus out of Oregon with the 109th overall pick, in the 4th round. Dorlus brings good size (6’3, 283 pounds) and versatility to the Falcons’ defensive line, with the ability … [Read more...] about Falcons select Brandon Dorlus with 4th-round pick in 2024 NFL Draft
Falcons select linebacker JD Bertrand with 5th-round pick in 2024 NFL Draft
Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images The Atlanta Falcons select a defensive player with their fourth consecutive pick. After selecting Brandon Dorlus with their first selection on Day 3, the Atlanta Falcons kept churning with their selection of linebacker JD Bertrand out of Notre Dame with the 143rd overall pick, in the 5th round. Atlanta addresses the second … [Read more...] about Falcons select linebacker JD Bertrand with 5th-round pick in 2024 NFL Draft
Falcons pick Illinois WR Casey Washington with second 6th round selection
Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports Atlanta adds wide receiver depth late with a solid option from Illinois. With their second of three sixth round selections on Saturday, the Atlanta Falcons came away with wide receiver depth, drafting Illinois pass catcher Casey Washington with the 187th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. In Washington, the Falcons are getting a player who has … [Read more...] about Falcons pick Illinois WR Casey Washington with second 6th round selection
Falcons select running back Jase McClellan with 6th-round pick in 2024 NFL Draft
Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty Images The Falcons grad a running back with good size and a three-down skillset. The Atlanta Falcons had back to back picks in the 6th round of the NFL Draft and they used the first of them (selection 186) on running back Jase McClellan out of the University of Alabama. After a couple days of exclusively building up their defense, the Falcons … [Read more...] about Falcons select running back Jase McClellan with 6th-round pick in 2024 NFL Draft