The Atlanta Falcons pulled off a draft-day surprise by selecting Alabama wide receiver Calvin Ridley with the No. 26 pick in the first round of the NFL draft Thursday, making him just the second player off the board at his position.
Atlanta FalconsWe have taken @AlabamaFTBL WR Calvin Ridley with the 26th pick. Welcome to the Brotherhood, @CalvinRidley1! #InBrotherhood https://t.co/LUP8mxy8us
Twitter quickly reacted to the Falcons adding Ridley to play in the same receiving group with another former Alabama star, Julio Jones:
Bleacher ReportAnother Bama guy off the board!