When the Falcons let Alex Mack walk at the end of 2020, most everyone figured Matt Hennessy would take over as the starter in the middle. While that did ultimately happen, it was a little surprising that the team drafted a center for the second year in a row when they took Drew Dalman in the fourth round.
The scouting report on Dalman made it clear why the Falcons decided to draft at the position again: he’s an ideal fit for the zone blocking that Arthur Smith wants to reinstall in Atlanta. Let’s take a look at how he did in his rookie season.