Atlanta Falcons 2018 NFL Draft tracker and highlights
Set to draft Mr. Irrelevant in the 2018 NFL Draft the Atlanta Falcons hope to be anything but irrelevant next year
Atlanta Falcons fans are one season removed from Super Bowl 51 where they dropped a 28-3 lead against the New England Patriots. Now they enter the 2018 NFL Draft with only a few glaring needs on both sides of the ball.
Perhaps the only crucial need for Atlanta is at defensive tackle after losing Courtney Upshaw and Ahtyba Rubin this offseason. Pairing another young star with Grady Jarrett, Takk McKinley, and Vic Beasley could make the Falcons defensive line one of the best in the league instantly.
Few needs remain on offense, although another receiver could help spread the ball out and protect against a Julio Jones injury.
Below, Falcons fans will find everything they need for draft night, including their picks, roster needs, and any trades made during the 2018 NFL Draft.
Team Needs
Defensive Tackle, Wide Receiver, Linebacker, Defensive End, Cornerback
Key Offseason Acquisitions
G Brandon Fusco, DT Derrick Shelby, CB Justin Bethel, TE Logan Paulson
Key Offseason Subtractions
DL Courtney Upshaw, DT Ahtyba Rubin, LB Sean Witherspoon, LB Jordan Tripp, FB Derrick Coleman
2018 Draft Selections
1. 1st round, 26th overall: Calvin Ridley, WR, Alabama
2. 2nd round, 58th overall – Isaiah Oliver, CB, Colorado
3. 3rd round, 90th overall: Deadrin Senat, DT, South Florida
4. 4th round, 126th overall: Ito Smith, RB, Southern Mississippi
5. 6th round, 194th overall – Russell Gauge, WR, LSU
6. 6th round, 200th overall – Foye Oluokun, LB, Yale
7. 7th round, 244th overall
8. 7th round, 256th overall
Next: 2018 NFL Mock draft: Baker Mayfield on top
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