It’s officially draft week, and the Falcons are just days away from making a potentially franchise-altering decision. Yet, while the #4 pick has been dominating the discussion, the totality of the draft will ultimately determine Atlanta’s success down the road.
A good draft class can alter the direction of a franchise. Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot is well aware of this fact, having seen what the Saints’ staggering haul in the 2017 NFL Draft did for their roster. Coming out of this draft with good players is the end goal, but there are many different paths the Falcons could take to get there.