Draft Kings

● By Teddy Ricketson
The Atlanta Falcons finished the 2022 season in last place in the NFC South. They had a 7-10 record but aren’t as in bad of shape as you may think. They technically finished fourth in the division but had the same record as the Carolina Panthers and the New Orleans Saints. The NFC South is very winnable in 2023, putting pressure on the Falcons to make the right moves in free agency and the 2023 NFL Draft. The Marcus Mariota experiment didn’t work out, and Atlanta is entering the Desmond Ridder era under center. He will have decent pieces around him with Drake London, Kyle Pitts and Jonnu Smith, but there is still offensive depth the Falcons need to add. Looking ahead to the upcoming draft, Atlanta needs to address wide receiver, cornerback, EDGE and linebacker. The Falcons currently hold the eighth overall pick.