The 2021 Falcons draft class was—is—polarizing. The 2022 class, meanwhile, was met with excitement and enthusiasm. Through one season, that enthusiasm has mostly been rewarded.
NFL Network recently took a look at each team’s 2022 classes in the NFC South and gave the Falcons a B-, which was tied for the highest grade in the division. That may seem low after a year where the Falcons got some terrific contributions, but this class has so much potential that it feels like they left a lot of meat on the bone.
“Despite running routes for the likes of Marcus Mariota and rookie Desmond Ridder, Drake London thrived in Year 1, catching 72 passes for 866 yards and four touchdowns.