After making just six picks and signing six undrafted free agents, the Atlanta Falcons are hoping the quality of their 2023 NFL draft class outweighs the quantity.
Unlike in years past, the team had enough salary cap space to fill out the roster prior to the draft. This freed the Falcons up to trade away some of their draft capital in order to acquire players like tight end Jonnu Smith and cornerback Jeff Okudah.
While it will likely take a few years before we see how well this approach works for Atlanta, two of the team’s selections were ranked among the 100 best picks in the 2023 draft in a new feature by ESPN.