ESPN's Adam Schefter Hints at Surprise Pick for Atlanta Falcons

© Aaron E. Martinez/American-Statesman / ESPN's Adam Schefter Hints at Surprise Pick for Atlanta Falcons The Atlanta Falcons have been linked to an edge rusher for months at No. 8 in the NFL Draft. Author: Daniel Flick Apr 22, 2024 In this story: Atlanta Falcons NFL Draft Byron Murphy As the 2024 NFL Draft nears, the Atlanta Falcons ' plans continue to grow less and less clear. Conversely, one notion has grown evident: the Falcons are fond of former Texas Longhorns defensive tackle Byron Murphy II . First reported by NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah as a player who shouldn't be ruled out, smoke has been added to the fire in the lead-up to Thursday. "One of the things that's been kicked around -