ON THE FALCONS BEAT
ON THE FALCONS BEAT

Falcons’ official draft slots released by NFL

Falcons first pick Takkarist McKinley strikes a pose with coach Dan Quinn after the 2017 draft. (AtlantaFalcons.com)

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Falcons first pick Takkarist McKinley strikes a pose with coach Dan Quinn after the 2017 draft. (AtlantaFalcons.com)
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March 6, 2018

The NFL released the official order for the draft on Tuesday.

The draft will he held April 26-28 in Arlington, Texas.

The Falcons have seven draft picks will pick 26th in six rounds with an additional seventh round compensatory pick, which be the 38th pick overall and the final pick of the draft.

The Falcons do not have a fifth-round pick. It was traded to Denver for backup tackle Ty Sambrailo on Sept. 2, 2017.

Here are the Falcons’ official draft positions:

Round 1  -- 26 - 26 overall

Round 2 --  26 - 58 overall

Round 3  -- 26 - 90 overall

Round 4  -- 26 - 126 overall

Round 5 -- Traded to Denver

Round 6  -- 26 - 200 overall

Round 7  -- 26 - 244 overall; 38 - 256 overall  (compensatory)

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