With a couple of exceptions, the Falcons didn’t specifically head into the 2018 NFL Draft with the intent of solving their special teams woes. They did, however, manage to draft players who could solve some of the persistent special teams issues that plagued them in 2017, which is at worst a nice bonus.
Start with Calvin Ridley, the newest wide receiver and a legitimate (if ultimately unlikely) option at returner. Then move into Isaiah Oliver, a tall, physical cornerback who also might be a returner option, albeit perhaps one of last resort, and someone who may be able to take some special teams away from Robert Alford.