The Atlanta Falcons used four of its six picks in the 2018 NFL Draft this weekend on deep south products.

First-round wide receiver Calvin Ridley and third-round defensive tackle Deadrin Senat hail from Florida. Fourth-round running back Ito Smith is from Alabama. Sixth-round special teams ace Russell Gage is from Louisiana.

Do you like who the Falcons picked on draft weekend? What grade would you give the Falcons’ draft? Make your selections below.

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