Poll: What do you think of Falcons’ first-round pick?

With their first-round pick, the No. 8 overall selection, the Falclons chose wide receiver Drake London in Thursday’s NFL draft. The USC product hopes to team with last years’ first-round pick, Kyle Pitts, to for a ‘Twin Towers’ receiving duo.

The Falcons have plenty of needs as they rebuild and there is work to be done in the rest of the draft, Friday and Saturday. What are your initial thoughts on the decision to take London?

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