Beasley was the eighth overall pick of the 2015 NFL draft. The former Clemson defensive end played four years of college football, racking up 30 sacks and 48 tackles for loss. Beasley would likely have been a high pick in the 2014 draft after registering 13 sacks and 22.5 tackles for loss that year.
The Falcons will be thankful that Beasley stayed in school for another season as it afforded them the opportunity to select him. Beasley, a pass-rushing phenom, was the type of player the Falcons were sorely missing.
In 2014, Mike Smith's side ranked 30th in the league with just 22 sacks.