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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
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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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Wes Schweitzer
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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.

Today’s Gallery Headlines

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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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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'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.

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) runs from Atlanta Falcons linebacker Kaden Elliss (55) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, in Berlin, Germany. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noorozi)
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PHOTOS: Falcons work overtime in Germany before losing

The Falcons lose to the Indianapolis Colts, 31-25, at Olympic Stadium in Berlin, Germany, on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025.

Members of the Georgia division of the US Naval Sea Cadet Corps participate in the Georgia Veterans Day Parade in Midtown Atlanta on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025.   Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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Credit: Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal

Photos: Georgia Veterans Day Parade in Midtown Atlanta

The 44th Annual Georgia Veterans Day Parade took place in Midtown on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. The Theme for this year's event was "Honoring Women in Uniform."

Georgia running back Nate Frazier (3) celebrates with Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) after scoring a touchdown during the second half in an NCAA football game at Davis Wade Stadium, Saturday, November 8, 2025, in Starkville, Mississippi. Georgia won 41-21 over Mississippi State. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)
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PHOTOS: Georgia football beats Mississippi State

The Georgia Bulldogs defeated the Mississippi State Bulldogs, 41-21, in Starkville, Miss. on Nov. 8, 2025.

Uta Thomas picks up her son, Jax, during a public hearing in Atlanta on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. She implored the school board not to close Dunbar Elementary. 
"You would centralize education to decentralized families," she said. "You would break apart a community hub." (Abbey Cutrer / AJC)
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Detainee Joshua Clay Arp greets Dusty, a belgian draught horse, at the fence of their pasture at the Stout Park Equestrian Center, Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, in Powder Springs, Ga. The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office has launched an equine therapy-style work release program designed to help detainees develop skills. The horses are from the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office mounted patrol unit. (Jason Getz / AJC)
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PHOTOS: Cobb County Sheriff's Office Equine Therapy Program

Joshua Arp is one of two Cobb County jail detainees taking part of the sheriff’s office new equine therapy program meant to help him stay out of jail.

Newly hired Braves manager Walt Weiss speaks during a news conference Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)
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PHOTOS: Walt Weiss introduced as new Braves manager

Former Braves player and bench coach Walt Weiss was hired as the team's new manager Tuesday.