Yearly I like to check out the place the Atlanta Falcons are selecting within the upcoming NFL Draft and see who they selected with these alternatives up to now.
Typically that’s loads of enjoyable—I acquired to zero in on how nice the No. 8 choose has been final 12 months and bear in mind favorites like Stephen Nicholas and Jerious Norwood—and different years it’s vaguely miserable. I’m afraid we’re within the latter territory for 2025.
Trades will most likely blow up this listing when the draft arrives, however for now, “take pleasure in” the transient journey down reminiscence lane.
No. 15
S Clarence Ellis, 1972
This isn’t notably auspicious, but it surely wasn’t due to Ellis the participant a lot because the size of his profession. The Falcons have solely picked at 15 as soon as earlier than, and so they acquired Ellis, a high quality participant who had an especially quick profession. Beginning 41 of a attainable 42 video games in his three seasons with Atlanta, Ellis had eight interceptions, three fumble recoveries, and a fantastic run. Following that, Ellis retired and went on to take pleasure in a profession in expertise and with the DeKalb Depend Faculty District.
Ideally, your first spherical choose performs greater than three seasons, however Ellis was at the very least a high quality security in that quick profession.
No. 46
N/A
If the Falcons keep put, this would be the first time they’ve ever made a variety at choose No. 46.
No. 118
LB Mitch Davis, 1994
The Georgia linebacker was drafted by the native professional group however by no means appeared in an NFL common season sport. He and Akeem Dent are the one two Georgia linebackers ever drafted by the Falcons.
No. 218
N/A
The Falcons have additionally by no means made a choose at No. 218.
No. 242
DE Robert Speer, 1977
Like Mitch Davis, Speer by no means appeared in an NFL common season sport.
