Falcons draft grades are from ESPN’s Mel Kiper and they are not great. Falcons GM Terry Fontenot made some bold picks like Michael Penix in round at pick #8. Check out today’s episode to see what Mel Kiper had to say about the Falcons NFL Draft class and what his grade is for Atlanta. Plus, Falcons Today host Matthew Peterson reacts to the Mel Kiper NFL Draft grade for the Falcons! Michael Penix jerseys are here: https://chatsports.com/Penix/

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Atlanta Falcons 2024 NFL draft class:
Rd. 1: QB Michael Penix
Rd. 2: DT Ruke Orhorhoro
Rd. 3: EDGE Bralen Trice
Rd. 4: DT Brandon Dorlus
Rd. 5: LB JD Bertrand
Rd. 6: RB Jase McClellan
Rd. 6: WR Casey Washington
Rd. 6: DT Zion Logue

Mel Kiper on Falcons draft:
“They had options, all of which could help a defense that had just 16 takeaways last season, which ranked 29th in the league. With the addition of quarterback Kirk Cousins, this is a team built to win the NFC South now, but it had to draft significant contributors on the other side of the ball. GM Terry Fontenot got much better value on his next three picks. Defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro (35) is a stout run-defender, but Fontenot had to give up his extra third-rounder to move up eight spots to get Orhorhoro. Atlanta doubled up at the position with Brandon Dorlus (109), who I thought could sneak into Round 3. Fontenot also snagged edge rusher Bralen Trice (74), who had 16 sacks over the past two seasons. At least the Falcons helped their needs here.”

Michael Penix draft selection breakdown:
Pro: Possible QB of the future
Con: Little 2024 defensive help
Pro: I like Penix as a prospect!
Con: Pushed current needs down

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Falcons 2023 Passing Leaders:
Desmond Ridder (15 GP): 64.2%, 2,836 yards, 12 touchdowns, 12 interceptions
Taylor Heinicke (5 GP): 54.4%, 890 yards, 5 touchdowns, 4 interceptions
Logan Woodside (1 GP): 75.0%, 27 yards, 0 touchdowns, 1 interception

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