Well, it is finally here, the 2021 NFL Draft is later tonight. This is the most anticipated draft for the Falcons since the team selected QB Matt Ryan at # 3 from Boston College in 2008. As I mentioned in yesterday’s piece, the Falcons need an impact player that can play and contribute game one, then draft a QB in the later rounds to proceed Ryan once Ryan’s days as a Falcon come to an end. Falcons need defensive back help as well, but this draft isn’t deep for defense. But the Falcons end their drought of not taking UGA players as they pick two in the later rounds.
The Falcons also need running back help which I believe they can get in the 2nd, 3rd, or 4th round. But this is all a toss up until the draft begins and players fall into place depending on what the previous teams do. Below is my draft board that will be updated as the picks come in.
My Falcons Draft Board
Round 1, pick 4: Florida TE Kyle Pitts
Round 2, pick 35: Michagan DE Kwity Perkins
Round 3, pick 68: North Caroline RB Michael Carter
Round 4, pick 108: Florida QB Kyle Trask
Round 5, pick 148: LSU DE Tyler Shelvin
Round 5, pick 182: Florida State CB Asante Samuel Jr.
Round 5, pick 183: Georgia S Richard LeCounte
Round 6, pick 187: Florida State DE Janarius Robinson
Round 6, pick 219: Georgia CB Eric Stokes
Actual Falcons Draft Board
Round 1, pick 4:
Round 2, pick 35:
Round 3, pick 68:
Round 4, pick 108:
Round 5, pick 148:
Round 5, pick 182:
Round 5, pick 183:
Round 6, pick 187:
Round 6, pick 219:
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