TEAM |
RND |
PICK |
OVR PICK |
PLAYER |
POS |
COLLEGE |
TRADE NOTES |
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1 |
3 |
3 |
Matt Ryan |
QB |
Boston College |
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Draft Scout Says: There isn't a team in the league that needed a fresh face to the franchise more than the Atlanta Falcons, and in adding Boston College quarterback Matt Ryan, the Falcons certainly did so. Ryan's passion, poise, and toughness will soon make him a fan favo rite and productive NFL quarterback.
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1 |
21 |
21 |
Sam Baker |
OT |
Southern Cal |
(From Redskins) |
Draft Scout Says: Throughout Atlanta's recently completed mini-camp, Pat McCoy, an undrafted free agent with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2006, lined up at the all-important left tackle position. With a significant drop-off after Baker the Falcons were forced to trade up an d, ultimately, reach a bit to assure securing a legitimate talent to protect Matt Ryan's blindside.
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2 |
6 |
37 |
*Curtis Lofton |
ILB |
Oklahoma |
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Draft Scout Says: The Falcons may be a team in transition, but the players they're picking are the types of guys capable of building around. With their first two picks on the offensive side of the ball, middle linebacker Curtis Lofton steps in as a new face for the defens e. Instinctive, physical, and athletic, Lofton should make an immediate impact.
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3 |
5 |
68 |
Chevis Jackson |
CB |
LSU |
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Draft Scout Says: The loss of DeAngelo Hall created a huge hole in the Atlanta defensive backfield. Jackson lacks the elite speed most teams prefer, but his instinctive, physical play will help Atlanta improve their pass defense.
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3 |
21 |
84 |
Harry Douglas |
WR |
Louisville |
(From Redskins) |
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3 |
35 |
98 |
Thomas DeCoud |
FS |
California |
(Compensatory) |
Draft Scout Says: Considering that the Falcons just added another versatile defensive back in DeCoud (pronounced Day-coo) shortly after drafting Chevis Jackson, perhaps Jimmy Williams should be attending the voluntary mini-camps. DeCoud didn't make enough plays at Cal to rank among the elite safeties, but he certainly has the athletic ability scouts are looking for and flashes big time ability as a kick blocker.
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5 |
3 |
138 |
Robert James |
OLB |
Arizona State |
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5 |
21 |
154 |
Kroy Biermann |
OLB |
Montana |
(From Redskins) |
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6 |
6 |
172 |
Thomas Brown |
RB |
Georgia |
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7 |
5 |
212 |
Wilrey Fontenot |
CB |
Arizona |
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7 |
25 |
232 |
Keith Zinger |
TE |
LSU |
(Falcons acquired pick from Steelers for CB/KR Allen Rossum, September 1, 2007.) |
The Falcons have 11 Draft Picks in 2008