The Bow Tie Chronicles: Falcons’ 2018 draft board is set

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Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn, right, and general manager Thomas Dimitroff watch during Georgia Pro Day, Wednesday, March 21, 2018, in Athens. Pro Day is intended to showcase talent to NFL scouts for the upcoming draft. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)

Credit: Todd Kirkland

Credit: Todd Kirkland

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn, right, and general manager Thomas Dimitroff watch during Georgia Pro Day, Wednesday, March 21, 2018, in Athens. Pro Day is intended to showcase talent to NFL scouts for the upcoming draft. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)

In the 52nd episode of The Bow Tie Chronicles podcast, we discuss the Falcons’ draft board. The Falcons have the 26th overall pick in the first round of the NFL draft, which is set for April 26 through 28 in Arlington, Texas. General manager Thomas Dimitroff has traded up in the first round of four of his 10 drafts since joining the team in 2008. He’s traded up for left tackle Sam Baker, wide receiver Julio Jones, cornerback Desmond Trufant and last season for defensive end Takkarist McKinley.

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