
Ever since hiring Arthur Smith and Terry Fontenot in 2021, the Atlanta Falcons have been forging their own path back to NFL relevance. That’s especially true if you look at the team’s approach to the draft.
In Year 1, the Falcons drafted Kyle Pitts at No. 4 overall — the highest pick ever used on a tight end. In 2023, the team once again went against conventional draft strategy by selecting Texas running back Bijan Robinson in the top 10.