Vote: Who should Falcons select in first round of NFL draft

The Falcons head into Thursday’s first round of the NFL draft with the No. 8 overall pick. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s D. Orlando Ledbetter broke down five players who are the Falcons’ radar with the selection.

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