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2022 Atlanta Falcons NFL Draft Guide
Deep Drafts
There’s a large quantity of buzz and pleasure surrounding the Falcons prime choice within the draft; nonetheless, the membership’s capacity to seek out contributing gamers with its further eight picks might be an necessary consider constructing the roster for the quick, mid-and –long-term future. With that in thoughts, we’ll take a look at the place the Falcons are choosing within the later rounds and among the staff’s present day-three finds.
2022 will mark the third time Atlanta will choose at 43. The Falcons chosen linebacker Steve Stewart out of Minnesota in 1978 and defensive again James Britt from LSU in 1983.
Notable forty third picks: LB Benardrick McKinney (2015, Houston), TE Kyle Rudolph (2011, Minnesota), DB Roman Harper (2006, New Orleans), RB Corey Dillon (1997, Cincinnati), WR Muhsin Muhammad (1996, Carolina), RB Glyn Milburn (1993, Denver), LB Matt Millen (1980, Oakland), *HOF T Dan Dierdorf (1971, St. Louis Cardinals), HOF QB Sonny Jurgensen (1957, Philadelphia). *
The Falcons have picked 58th as soon as earlier than, deciding on cornerback Isaiah Oliver within the 2018 NFL Draft. Oliver has recorded 159 complete tackles (12 solo), 27 passes defensed, 4 tackles for loss, three pressured fumbles, one interception and one fumble restoration in 50 video games (33 begins) for the Falcons over the previous 4 seasons, and not too long ago signed a one-year contract with Atlanta for the 2022 season.
Notable 58th picks: LB Nick Bolton (2021, Kansas Metropolis), DE Markus Golden (2015, Arizona), LB Lavonte David (2012, Tampa Bay), C Jeremy Newberry (1998, San Francisco), HOF DB Dick LeBeau (1959, Cleveland).
This can mark the second time in franchise historical past the Falcons have made a variety with the 74th choose. Atlanta drafted WR Jammi German out of Miami (Fla.) with the 74th general choice within the 1998 Draft.
Notable 74th picks: DE Justin Tuck (2005, New York Giants), WR Steve Smith Sr. (2001, Carolina), HOF RB Curtis Martin (1995, New England), HOF G Will Shields (1993, Kansas Metropolis), HOF TE Charlie Sanders (1968, Detroit), HOF DB Larry Wilson (1960, St. Louis Cardinals).
The Falcons have by no means made a variety with the 82nd general choose within the NFL Draft; nonetheless, there have been 14 gamers chosen at No. 82 which have obtained Professional Bowl honors. Atlanta has made the 81st general choice 4 occasions, together with Professional Bowl tight ends Austin Hooper (2016) and Jim Mitchell (1969).
Notable 82nd picks: S Tracy Walker (2018, Detroit), WR Emmanuel Sanders (2010, Pittsburgh), *HOF S John Lynch (1993, Tampa Bay), HOF QB Joe Montana (1979, San Francisco), HOF WR John Stallworth (1974, Pittsburgh). *
The Falcons maintain the 114th general choice for a second-consecutive 12 months after drafting offensive lineman Drew Dalman within the fourth spherical of the 2021 NFL Draft. Dalman appeared in all 17 video games as a rookie final season and contributed on particular groups and as a reserve offensive lineman.
This can mark the fourth time Atlanta has held the 114th general choice. Along with Dalman, the Falcons chosen linebacker James Goode in 1991 and broad receiver Tim Dwight in 1998. Dwight would go on to have a 10-year NFL profession, serving primarily as a punt and kick returner.
Notable 114th picks: TE Dennis Pitta (2010, Baltimore), WR Jerome Mathis (2005, Houston), RB Herschel Walker (1985, Dallas), WR Carlos Carson (1980, Kansas Metropolis), WR Pat Tilley (1976, St. Louis Cardinals).
The Falcons have made the 151st choice twice earlier than in staff historical past, deciding on defensive again Martine Bercher in 1967 and tight finish Mitch Lyons out of Michigan State in 1993. Lyons appeared in 51 video games (18 begins) for the Falcons from 1993-96.
Notable 151st picks: OL Larry Borom (2021, Chicago), DE Marvin Washington (1989, New York Jets), DT Steve Martin (1996, Indianapolis), RB Walt Garrison (1966, Kansas Metropolis), RB Jim Nance (not that one; 1965, Boston Patriots), RB Hewritt Dixon (1963, Pittsburgh).
2022 will mark the primary time that the Falcons have picked at 190 general.
Notable one hundred and ninetieth picks: S DeShon Elliott (2018, Baltimore), RB Rex Burkhead (2013, Cincinnati), DB George Atkinson (1968, Oakland).
Atlanta has by no means chosen 213th general within the NFL Draft.
Notable 213th picks: QB Derek Anderson (2005, Baltimore), DB Yeremiah Bell (2003, Miami), WR Donald Driver (1999, Inexperienced Bay).