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Atlanta Falcons’ draft picks under Thomas Dimitroff
A look the nearly 70 players drafted by the Atlanta Falcons under general manager Thomas Dimitroff and where they are now.
Thomas Dimitroff
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
Feb, 5, 2017
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
Falcons free agents moves
Sean Renfree
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
The Falcons — a really fast team in a really big hurry
Falcons rookies by the numbers
Photos of the Week, February 4-10, 2017
Wes Schweitzer
Devin Fuller
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Through eight NFL drafts under general manager Thomas Dimitroff, the Falcons have selected more than 60 players. Only six of those selections -- Matt Ryan, Julio Jones, Devonta Freeman, Desmond Trufant, Thomas DeCoud and William Moore -- have made a Pro Bowl.  Not more than two dozen have been primary starters for more than two seasons. As the Falcons prepare for Dimitroff's ninth draft, here's look at how his previous selections performed and where so many of them are now:

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Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, known as the world's busiest airport,  celebrates 100 years. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)
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PHOTOS: Hartsfield-Jackson over the years

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Internation Airport celebrates 100 years of operation.

The National League's Ronald Acuña Jr. of the Atlanta Braves is introduced for the MLB All-Star Game at Truist Park in Atlanta on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. (Jason Getz/AJC)
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PHOTOS: 2025 MLB All-Star Game ends in swing-off

MLB stars in the American League and the National League showed out at Truist Park on Tuesday night.

Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale waves at fans at the 2025 MLB All-Star Red Carpet Show at The Battery in Atlanta ahead of the game on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. (Natrice Miller/AJC)
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PHOTOS: Atlanta rolls out the red carpet for MLB All-Star Game

The All-Star Red Carpet Show was held at The Battery Atlanta on the afternoon before the 2025 MLB All-Star Game.

University of Georgia football coach Kirby Smart speaks at a press conference at SEC Media Days at Omni Atlanta Hotel in Atlanta on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)
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PHOTOS: SEC Media Days in Atlanta

The Southeastern Conference's annual media days event is being held this week in Atlanta, with coaches and players from every SEC school meeting with various members of the me...

Victoria Staples poses for a photo outside of Mercedes-Benz Stadium for the last day of Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” tour on Monday, July 14, 2025. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)
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PHOTOS: Beyoncé fans embrace cowboy culture for Atlanta shows

This Ain't Texas, it's Atlanta. Beyoncé fans put on their spin on cowboy fashion for the music icon's "Cowboy Carter Tour."

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson hits a home run during the MLB Home Run Derby as part of the All-Star Game festivities on Monday, July 14, 2025 at Truist Park in Atlanta.   Jason Getz / AJC
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PHOTOS: 2025 Home Run Derby in Atlanta

A day before Tuesday night's MLB All-Star Game in Atlanta, fans turned out at Truist Park for this year's Home Run Derby.

Baseball fans overlook the galleria floor during the Capital One All-Star Village opening at Cobb Galleria in Atlanta on Saturday, July 12, 2025. (Abbey Cutrer / AJC)
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PHOTOS: All-Star Village draws baseball fans in Atlanta

Fans embraced all things baseball as the All-Star Village for opened for All-Star Game activities.

The Atlanta Braves select short stop and outfielder, Tate Southisene, in the 22nd pick of the 2025 MLB Draft Sunday, July 13, 2025 at the Coca-Cola Roxy in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
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PHOTOS: MLB Draft held at the Coca-Cola Roxy

Major League Baseball held its annual amateur draft on Sunday at the Coca-Cola Roxy. With its first-round pick, the Braves selected shortstop Tate Southisene.