The Falcons are going to be quite dependent on rookies in 2020, not that I needed to tell you that. They shipped off Desmond Trufant in favor of A.J. Terrell, they added Marlon Davidson to be a prominent part of the defensive line, Matt Hennessy could start at left guard, and Mykal Walker is going to be a real contributor at linebacker. That’s not even mentioning rookie punter Sterling Hofrichter or UDFAs like Chris Rowell who could also contribute on special teams.
That’s not a bad strategy, given that this team badly needed an infusion of young talent in the trenches in particular and more broadly across the roster.