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The Falcons got arguably one of the fastest players in the entire 2019 NFL Draft class in Kendall Sheffield out of Ohio State

5 things to know about Falcons’ fourth-round pick Kendall Sheffield 

May 14, 2019

The Falcons got arguably one of the fastest players in the entire 2019 NFL Draft class in Kendall Sheffield out of Ohio State

Marcus Green is an all-purpose wonder who should add excitement to Falcons offense

May 10, 2019

Green is truly an all-around football player, capable of playing running back, wide receiver and returning kicks
First-round pick Chris Lindstrom is the only remaining 2019 draft pick who has yet to agree to terms with the Falcons

Falcons agree to terms with draft picks Kaleb McGary, Kendall Sheffield

May 08, 2019

First-round pick Chris Lindstrom is the only remaining 2019 draft pick who has yet to agree to terms with the Falcons
John Cominsky, Jordan Miller, Qadree Ollison and Marcus Green have agreed to terms with the Falcons

Falcons agree to terms with four rookie draft picks

May 03, 2019

John Cominsky, Jordan Miller, Qadree Ollison and Marcus Green have agreed to terms with the Falcons

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5 things to know about Falcons’ first-round pick Chris Lindstrom

5 things to know about Falcons’ first-round pick Chris Lindstrom

Apr 30, 2019

Here are five things to know about Falcons' first-round pick guard Chris Lindstrom 
5 things to know about Falcons’ first-round pick Kaleb McGary

5 things to know about Falcons’ first-round pick Kaleb McGary

Apr 30, 2019

Here are five things to know about rookie right tackle Kaleb McGary 
Falcons writers react to draft picks, list concerns, name their favorite picks

Falcons writers react to draft picks, list concerns, name their favorite picks

Apr 29, 2019

AtlantaFalcons.com writers Matt Tabeek, Kelsey Conway and Will McFadden react to the 2019 draft class
SFTB: Fans react to Falcons picks, draft grades, wonder why no Georgia players, more

SFTB: Fans react to Falcons picks, draft grades, wonder why no Georgia players, more

Apr 29, 2019

You’ve got questions about the Falcons and we’ve got answers – Straight from the Beek
Falcons GM: Trading up to get Kendall Sheffield, John Cominsky necessary

Falcons GM: Trading up to get Kendall Sheffield, John Cominsky necessary

Apr 27, 2019

Thomas Dimitroff talked about why it was important to trade up for Kendall Sheffield and John Cominsky

The skinny on each Falcons pick: Dan Quinn, Thomas Dimitroff break it down

Apr 27, 2019

So, what do Falcons coach Dan Quinn and general manager Thomas Dimitroff think of their draft haul?
Falcons 2019 Draft Pick Tracker

Falcons 2019 Draft Pick Tracker

Apr 27, 2019

Everything you need to know about each one of Atlanta’s draft picks

2019 NFL Draft: Atlanta Falcons select Marcus Green in sixth round

Apr 27, 2019

The Falcons used their final pick, No. 203 overall, of the 2019 NFL Draft to select former Louisiana-Monroe running back and kick returner Marcus Green
John Cominsky explains switch from quarterback to defensive end 

John Cominsky explains switch from quarterback to defensive end 

Apr 27, 2019

Falcons' fourth-round draft pick John Cominsky explains his switch from an option quarterback to defensive end

2019 NFL Draft: Atlanta Falcons select Jordan Miller in fifth round

Apr 27, 2019

The Atlanta Falcons selected former Washington defensive back Jordan Miller with the 172nd overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft

2019 NFL Draft: Atlanta Falcons select Qadree Ollison in fifth round

Apr 27, 2019

The Atlanta Falcons go back to offense and select former Pittsburgh running back Qadree Ollison with the 152nd overall pick in the NFL Draft
DE John Cominsky at the Senior Bowl

2019 NFL Draft: Falcons select John Cominsky in the fourth round

Apr 27, 2019

The Atlanta Falcons traded up to the 135th pick in the NFL Draft and selected former Charleston defensive end John Cominsky
Falcons pick Kendall Sheffield was college football’s fastest player in 2018

Falcons pick Kendall Sheffield was college football’s fastest player in 2018

Apr 27, 2019

Kendall Sheffield was college football's fastest player in the 2018 season

2019 NFL Draft: Falcons select Kendall Sheffield in fourth round

Apr 27, 2019

The Atlanta Falcons traded up and selected Ohio State defensive back Kendall Sheffield in the fourth round with the 111th pick

Best players available who could help Falcons on Day 3 of NFL Draft

Apr 27, 2019

Rounds 4-7 of the NFL Draft will unfold Saturday and the Falcons hold seven picks

Best players available who could help Falcons on Day 2 of NFL Draft

Apr 26, 2019

The second and third rounds of the NFL Draft will unfold Friday night and, at the moment, the Falcons do not have a pick
Kaleb McGary: I want defenders to be afraid of me

Kaleb McGary: I want defenders to be afraid of me

Apr 26, 2019

Falcons' first-round pick Kaleb McGary describes his style of play
Boston College offensive lineman Chris Lindstrom (75) plays against Purdue during the second half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. Purdue defeated Boston College 30-13. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Falcons were ‘focused’ on acquiring Lindstrom, addressing offensive line in first round

Apr 26, 2019

It’s plain to see now that the Falcons viewed their offensive line as the most pressing concern, and they weren’t content on letting it remain that way 
Tabeek: Falcons are getting bigger, faster and nastier

Tabeek: Falcons are getting bigger, faster and nastier

Apr 26, 2019

The Falcons made it very clear as to what needed change during the offseason
2019 NFL Draft: Falcons select Kaleb McGary in the first round

2019 NFL Draft: Falcons select Kaleb McGary in the first round

Apr 25, 2019

The Atlanta Falcons selected offensive tackle Kaleb McGary with the 31st pick
Chris Lindstrom on being picked by Falcons: ‘Atlanta was definitely a place I wanted to go’

Chris Lindstrom on being picked by Falcons: ‘Atlanta was definitely a place I wanted to go’

Apr 25, 2019

Chris Lindstrom reacts to being drafted by the Falcons in the first round of the NFL Draft
2019 NFL Draft: Falcons select Chris Lindstrom in first round

2019 NFL Draft: Falcons select Chris Lindstrom in first round

Apr 25, 2019

The Falcons selected guard Chris Lindstrom out of Boston College with the No. 96th overall pick 
2019 NFL Draft: Why Florida State’s Brian Burns could be the Falcons’ first-round pick

2019 NFL Draft: Why Florida State’s Brian Burns could be the Falcons’ first-round pick

Apr 25, 2019

If the Falcons are solely concerned with finding a potentially dominant pass rusher, Burns has the ability to become one
7 Questions: Eric Saubert’s NFL Draft experience was anything but conventional

7 Questions: Eric Saubert’s NFL Draft experience was anything but conventional

Apr 25, 2019

Coming from a small school with no NFL pipeline, Saubert’s draft journey was incredibly unique

Falcons roundtable: Writers debate the first pick, possible trades, team needs, more

Apr 25, 2019

With the draft just hours away, our Falcons writers share their thoughts on some final draft topics

5 Questions: Devonta Freeman recalls his NFL Draft journey as a Florida State standout

Apr 24, 2019

Freeman was one of the top running backs in college football during his final season at Florida State, and he was viewed among the best prospects at that position entering the 2014 NFL Draft
Tabeek's final 2019 NFL Mock Draft: Falcons offense eyes return to elite status with first pick

Tabeek's final 2019 NFL Mock Draft: Falcons offense eyes return to elite status with first pick

Apr 24, 2019

The Falcons’ biggest needs heading into the offseason remain along the offensive and defensive lines
2019 NFL Draft: Why Michigan’s Rashan Gary could be the Falcons’ first-round pick

2019 NFL Draft: Why Michigan’s Rashan Gary could be the Falcons’ first-round pick

Apr 23, 2019

Despite lackluster college production, Gary’s athleticism remains irresistible, and he could become one of the best players in the NFL if a coaching staff fully unlocks him
5 Questions: Deadrin Senat recalls his NFL Draft journey from South Florida to the Falcons

5 Questions: Deadrin Senat recalls his NFL Draft journey from South Florida to the Falcons

Apr 23, 2019

The draft journey for a player coming out of a small school can be very different compared to someone coming from a Power 5 program, such was the case for Senat

5 Questions: Jake Matthews’ recalls his journey as a top NFL Draft prospect

Apr 22, 2019

With the NFL Draft just around the corner, we asked Matthews about his own path to Atlanta
2019 NFL Draft: Why Alabama’s Quinnen Williams could be the Falcons’ first-round pick

2019 NFL Draft: Why Alabama’s Quinnen Williams could be the Falcons’ first-round pick

Apr 18, 2019

If the Falcons believe they are one major piece away, Williams is one of the few players who could be worth a king’s ransom
Atlanta Falcons 2019 Mock Draft Tracker

Atlanta Falcons 2019 Mock Draft Tracker

Apr 18, 2019

An aggregation of reputable mock drafts showing who the experts predict the Falcons will pick in the 2019 NFL Draft
2019 NFL Draft: Why Washington State’s Andre Dillard could be the Falcons’ first-round pick

2019 NFL Draft: Why Washington State’s Andre Dillard could be the Falcons’ first-round pick

Apr 17, 2019

There are more well-rounded tackles in this draft class, but Dillard might have the highest upside as a pass protector
Tabeek's 2019 NFL Mock Draft 8.0: Falcons take best pass-blocking tackle in class

Tabeek's 2019 NFL Mock Draft 8.0: Falcons take best pass-blocking tackle in class

Apr 17, 2019

The Falcons’ biggest needs heading into the offseason remain along the offensive and defensive lines
Here’s what we learned after five separate seven-round mock draft simulations for the Falcons

Here’s what we learned after five separate seven-round mock draft simulations for the Falcons

Apr 16, 2019

We ran five separate mock draft simulations to discover which players are most likely to be available when the Falcons are selecting and which of the players taken in each round would be the ideal pick
2019 NFL Draft: Why Oklahoma’s Cody Ford could be the Falcons’ first-round pick

2019 NFL Draft: Why Oklahoma’s Cody Ford could be the Falcons’ first-round pick

Apr 11, 2019

Only a one-year full-time starter at Oklahoma, Ford has a lot of really rare physical traits and high upside as an offensive lineman
Can the Falcons strike gold with the No. 14 pick? History says they can

Can the Falcons strike gold with the No. 14 pick? History says they can

Apr 11, 2019

Who are the best all-time picks at No. 14 in draft history? Matt Tabeek looks back at some of the better picks made that spot
Tabeek's 2019 NFL Mock Draft 7.0: Falcons add versatile edge rusher with blazing speed

Tabeek's 2019 NFL Mock Draft 7.0: Falcons add versatile edge rusher with blazing speed

Apr 10, 2019

The Falcons’ biggest needs heading into the offseason remain along the offensive and defensive lines
2019 NFL Draft: Why Clemson’s Christian Wilkins could be the Falcons’ first-round pick

2019 NFL Draft: Why Clemson’s Christian Wilkins could be the Falcons’ first-round pick

Apr 09, 2019

His upside is not as high as others in this class, but Wilkins is close to a complete package and will be an asset to a team’s culture 
2019 NFL Draft: Why Alabama’s Jonah Williams could be the Falcons’ first-round pick

2019 NFL Draft: Why Alabama’s Jonah Williams could be the Falcons’ first-round pick

Apr 04, 2019

Williams has proven himself up to the task against top draft prospects and has improved throughout his college career
Will they do it again? Last time the Falcons had nine picks, they made a blockbuster trade 

Will they do it again? Last time the Falcons had nine picks, they made a blockbuster trade 

Apr 04, 2019

Nine draft picks gives Atlanta a lot of options in regards to how they want to approach the draft, and the last time they entered a draft weekend with that many picks they made a franchise-altering decision
Tabeek's 2019 NFL Mock Draft 6.0: Falcons land disruptive playmaker to pair with Grady Jarrett

Tabeek's 2019 NFL Mock Draft 6.0: Falcons land disruptive playmaker to pair with Grady Jarrett

Apr 03, 2019

The Falcons’ biggest needs heading into the offseason remain along the offensive and defensive lines
2019 NFL Draft: Why Mississippi State’s Montez Sweat could be the Falcons’ first-round pick

2019 NFL Draft: Why Mississippi State’s Montez Sweat could be the Falcons’ first-round pick

Apr 02, 2019

Sweat looks the part of an NFL defensive end and has the traits to become a stout run defender and effective pass rusher at the next level
2019 NFL Draft: Why Florida’s Jawaan Taylor could be the Falcons’ first-round pick

2019 NFL Draft: Why Florida’s Jawaan Taylor could be the Falcons’ first-round pick

Mar 28, 2019

Taylor is athletic enough to play in the Falcons’ zone scheme and has offers plenty of tools for an NFL coach to work with
Tabeek's 2019 NFL Mock Draft 5.0: Falcons add missing piece, solidify line with some nastiness

Tabeek's 2019 NFL Mock Draft 5.0: Falcons add missing piece, solidify line with some nastiness

Mar 27, 2019

The Falcons’ biggest needs heading into the offseason remain along the offensive and defensive lines
2019 NFL Draft: Why Houston’s Ed Oliver could be the Falcons’ first-round pick

2019 NFL Draft: Why Houston’s Ed Oliver could be the Falcons’ first-round pick

Mar 26, 2019

Oliver is a natural 3-technique in the NFL, where his explosiveness would be put to best use in a one-gap scheme
Why free agency may have made the Falcons’ draft approach fairly obvious

Why free agency may have made the Falcons’ draft approach fairly obvious

Mar 25, 2019

In a draft loaded with defensive talent, the Falcons have cleared the runway and can focus heavily on that side of the ball. 
Questions about Julio Jones, Matt Ryan, trade rumors, players who should be re-signed, more

Questions about Julio Jones, Matt Ryan, trade rumors, players who should be re-signed, more

Mar 22, 2019

You’ve got questions about the Falcons and we’ve got answers – Straight from the Beek

Falcons in a good spot to move up (or down) in the NFL Draft

Mar 20, 2019

The Falcons will be selecting in the top half of the draft, and that could provide some interesting possibilities on draft night

Deandre Baker’s dream scenario and Bill Belichick’s return: 7 observations from UGA pro day

Mar 20, 2019

Georgia’s pro day offered one of the few remaining chances for prospects to make their case to teams
Falcons GM: All positions still on table still despite recent free-agent signings

Falcons GM: All positions still on table still despite recent free-agent signings

Mar 20, 2019

Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff gives update on where Falcons stand following free agency 
Tabeek's 2019 NFL Mock Draft 4.0: Free-agent frenzy results in Falcons landing big-time pass rusher

Tabeek's 2019 NFL Mock Draft 4.0: Free-agent frenzy results in Falcons landing big-time pass rusher

Mar 20, 2019

The Falcons’ biggest needs heading into the offseason remain along the offensive and defensive lines
NFL Draft: 3 running back prospects who could help the Falcons 

NFL Draft: 3 running back prospects who could help the Falcons 

Mar 18, 2019

A closer look at three running back prospects who could help the Falcons 
NFL Draft: 5 defensive end prospects who could help the Falcons

NFL Draft: 5 defensive end prospects who could help the Falcons

Mar 13, 2019

Will the Falcons target a top-flight pass rusher in this year's draft? 
Tabeek's 2019 NFL Mock Draft 3.0: Falcons add crucial piece to offensive line amid trades, signings

Tabeek's 2019 NFL Mock Draft 3.0: Falcons add crucial piece to offensive line amid trades, signings

Mar 13, 2019

The Falcons’ biggest needs heading into the offseason remain along the offensive and defensive lines
NFL Draft: 5 offensive line prospects who could help the Falcons

NFL Draft: 5 offensive line prospects who could help the Falcons

Mar 11, 2019

Can the Falcons land a future starter in this year's NFL Draft? 
Tabeek's NFL Mock Draft 2.0: Falcons bolster offensive line in a big way

Tabeek's NFL Mock Draft 2.0: Falcons bolster offensive line in a big way

Mar 07, 2019

The Falcons’ biggest needs heading into the offseason remain along the offensive and defensive lines

NFL Draft: 5 defensive tackle prospects who could help the Falcons

Mar 04, 2019

There are a number of talented interior defensive linemen in this year’s crop of draft prospects, and some appear to be great fits for the Falcons’ scheme
Dan Quinn on Devonta Freeman: Falcons running back ‘has a lot to prove’

Dan Quinn on Devonta Freeman: Falcons running back ‘has a lot to prove’

Feb 28, 2019

The latest on Atlanta's running back position including an update on Devonta Freeman 
Tabeek's NFL Mock Draft 1.0: Falcons strengthen pass rush

Tabeek's NFL Mock Draft 1.0: Falcons strengthen pass rush

Feb 28, 2019

The Falcons’ biggest needs heading into the offseason remain along the offensive and defensive lines

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