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All the Atlanta Falcons draft picks under Thomas Dimitroff
Through 12 NFL drafts under general manager Thomas Dimitroff, the Falcons have selected more than 80 players.
Matt Ryan
Sam Baker
Curtis Lofton
Chevis Jackson
Harry Douglas
Thomas DeCoud
Robert James
Kroy Biermann
Thomas Brown
Wilrey fFon
Keith Zinger
Peria Jerry
William Moore
Chris Owens
Lawrence Sidbury
William Middleton
Garrett Reynolds
Spencer Adkins
Vance Walker
Sean Weatherspoon
Corey Peters
Mike Johnson
Joe Hawley
Dominique Franks
2010 - Kerry Meier
Shann Schillinger
Akeem Dent
Jacquizz Rodgers
Matt Bosher
Andrew Jackson
Cliff Matthews
Peter Konz
Lamar Holmes
Bradie Ewing
Jonathan Massaquoi
Charles Mitchell
Travian Robertson
Desmond Trufant
Robert Alford
Malliciah Goodman
Levine Toilolo
Stansly Maponga
Zeke Motta
Atlanta Falcons 2017 free agents
Sean Renfree
Can Falcons’ rookies provide playoff push?
Ra'Shede Hageman
Dezmen Southward
Prince Shembo
Ricardo Allen
Marquis Spruill
Yawin Smallwood
Tyler Starr
Vic Beasley
Jalen Collins
Tevin Coleman
Justin Hardy
Jake Rodgers
Akeem King
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Ryan and Hooper working on their craft
11 years of Falcons draft picks under Thomas Dimitroff
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2008, Round 1, Pick 3: Matt Ryan, quarterback, became the starter as a rookie and has set franchise marks for yards and touchdowns. Where is he now? Ryan signed a record-setting, five-year contract extension in July 2013. He is the only remaining member of Dimitroff's first draft class still on the active roster.

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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. leaves the field after the game. The Carolina Panthers defeated the Atlanta Falcons in overtime 30-27, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025.  (Miguel Martinez/AJC)
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Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez

PHOTOS: Panthers defeat Falcons in overtime

In a key battle in the NFC South Division, the Carolina Panthers rallied to defeat the Atlanta Falcons Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

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South Florida and Kennesaw State players wear shirts with the slogan “Love Wins” to honor the legacy of Amir Abdur-Rahim, a former KSU coach, during their game Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025 at Kennesaw State University. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)
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Credit: Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

PHOTOS: Kennesaw State falls to South Florida in men's basketball

Kennesaw State's men's basketball team fell to South Florida on Sunday. At halftime, both schools honored former coach Amir Abdur-Rahim, who passed away in October of 2024.

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Georgia tight end Lawson Luckie (7) reacts after making a six-yard touchdown reception during the fourth quarter against Texas in their NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 35-10. (Jason Getz / AJC)
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Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

Photos: Georgia downs Texas in Sanford Stadium

The Georgia Bulldogs beat the Texas Longhorns in Sanford Stadium on Nov. 15, 2025.

Georgia Tech running back Malachi Hosley, center, runs the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Boston College, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)
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Credit: AP

Photos: Georgia Tech narrowly escapes upset at Boston College

No. 16 Georgia Tech narrowly defeated Boston College on Nov. 15, 2025.

Lee County running back Jordan Bush (right) runs for yards during the second half against Sprayberry in the first-round of the GHSA Class 5A state playoffs on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, in Marietta. (Jason Getz/AJC)
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Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

Photos: Sprayberry hosts Lee County in the first round of the playoffs

Sprayberry hosted Lee County in the first round of the 2025 GHSA football playoffs.

Mill Creek running back Jayde Beasley (2) runs against Colquitt County middle linebacker Davion Enoch (15) during the first half at Mill Creek Community Stadium, Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, in Hoschton, Ga. (Oscar Guevara Saenz for the AJC)
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Credit: Oscar Guevara Saenz

Photos: Mill Creek hosts Colquitt County in first round of the playoffs

Mill Creek hosted Colquitt County in first round of the 2025 GHSA football playoffs on Nov. 14, 2025.

The Atlanta Wind Phone is part of Woodruff Park's latest art installation — “The Space Within”. The public art pieces are designed to inspire reflection and inner peace. Among them, the wind phone offers a place for the bereaved to embrace their grief. (Courtesy of Jeffrey Moustache)
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Credit: JeffreyMoustache

Photos: Need to ‘grieve out loud’? Atlanta’s wind phones will take your call.

Woodruff Park's latest public art display — “The Space Within” — is designed to inspire reflection and inner peace.

Former Gwinnett County District Attorney Danny Porter (shown in a 2024 file photo) secured two "no body" convictions in separate homicides. In 1992, Charles Thomas White III was convicted for the death of Randy Beck. White was sentenced to life in prison, five years before Beck’s remains were found. (Ben Gray for the AJC)
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Credit: Ben Gray

'No body' homicide cases in Georgia

A look at some of the Georgia homicide cases that have gone to trial despite investigators not finding a body.