DiMarco to announce Falcons’ third-round pick

FLOWERY BRANCH — Falcons fullback Patrick DiMarco will announce the team's third-round pick in the NFL draft April 29.

DiMarco, who went to the Pro Bowl last season, was the team’s Walter Payton Award winner and the league has elected to feature each team’s winner at the draft. The Payton award honors the player for their volunteer and charity work in the community.

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