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Atlanta Draft Picks
Atlanta Falcons
Drake
London
1
Rnd
8
Pk
WR
Position
Draft Grade: C+
Pre-Draft Rank: 17
School: USC
Height:6' 5"
Weight: 210
Eric Edholm's Commentary
Once London worked out a few weeks ago following an injury that ended his 2021 season and prevented him from working out at the combine, the Falcons likely felt a lot better about this pairing. They’re forming a basketball team in Atlanta, with Kyle Pitts at the 5, London at the 4 and Marcus Mariota the point guard. This is a big, athletic duo that can win almost every jump ball imaginable. But is London the best WR option? Time will tell. Jameson Williams is tough to pass on, injury or not.
Atlanta Falcons
Arnold
Ebiketie
2
Rnd
6
Pk
DE
Position
Draft Grade: B+
Pre-Draft Rank: 37
School: Penn St.
Height:6' 3"
Weight: 256
Eric Edholm's Commentary
The Giants moved down twice in the span of two picks, giving way to Atlanta. One of our favorite pass rushers still on the board, Ebiketie easily could have gone Round 1 with his terrific get-off, high energy and disruptive skills. He's not massive but has good length. A strong pick.
Atlanta Falcons
Troy
Andersen
2
Rnd
26
Pk
LB
Position
Draft Grade: B-
Pre-Draft Rank: 73
School: Montana St.
Height:6' 4"
Weight: 235
Eric Edholm's Commentary
Atlanta is accumulating some fascinating athletes this draft, taking Andersen — the rare QB/RB/LB in college. Yes, he played (and started!) at all three spots for the FCS standouts and has plus-plus athleticism. His technique is raw, but Andersen has the kind of make-it traits to develop into a playmaker in time.
Atlanta Falcons
Desmond
Ridder
3
Rnd
10
Pk
QB
Position
Draft Grade: B+
Pre-Draft Rank: 36
School: Cincinnati
Height:6' 3"
Weight: 207
Eric Edholm's Commentary
A fall we didn't see coming — and with Malik Willis on the board. Ridder improved incrementally throughout his career, is a dual threat and carries a lot of experience into Atlanta. The QB we compared him to? Marcus Mariota, whom Ridder likely will back up. A higher-floor, medium-ceiling prospect, Ridder has nice mechanics but so-so accuracy and touch.
Atlanta Falcons
DeAngelo
Malone
3
Rnd
19
Pk
DE
Position
Draft Grade: B-
Pre-Draft Rank: 78
School: W. Kentucky
Height:6' 0"
Weight: 240
Eric Edholm's Commentary
The Atlanta native comes home after a bit of an up-and-down career with the Hilltoppers. He was great in 2019, so-so in 2020 and good again last season, offering pass rushing ability and versatility, although his positional fit was a league-wide debate in scouting circles. This is right about where we thought our No. 79 prospect might end up.