ATLANTA - The Atlanta Falcons have their highest pick in the NFL draft since they selected Matt Ryan at No. 1 pick Trevor Lawrence, has left Atlanta with a decision that could affect the direction of the franchise for the next decade or more. Former scout Daniel Jeremiah, now a draft analyst for the NFL Network, projects the Falcons will select Lance — a tantalizing prospect from FCS school North Dakota State — if they don’t make a trade. Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading...That’s an intriguing prospect for a team that has far more immediate issues than who will eventually take Ryan’s place at quarterback. Vic Beasley Jr., their top pick in 2015, had one dynamic season but never did much beyond that.

Source: thestar April 23, 2021 20:09 UTC