Grade The Falcon's 2015 Draft (Early Impressions)

[Lornoth]

So, now that we've all had a night to mull the picks over, I'm interested to hear the majority's opinion on how our draft went. What grade would you give us, and why?

I think I would have to go A; first 5 picks were outstanding, and the last few have lots of potential. Only complaint is I would have liked an OG early, maybe traded up for Cann in the 3'rd. That would have made it perfect.

[sdogg]

A-

[Falcons_Frenzy]

A terrific draft.

[Mr. Hoopah!]

A - This draft exceeded my expectations.

This. Exceeded my wildest expectations, but we still have what we (but hopefully not the coaching staff) perceive to be glaring holes at FS and LG. but you can't fix every hole on a team in one offseason in the salary cap era, so I'm ok with that. And I think the new staff will get production out of players the previous staff misused.

[Guest Gritz]

I gave it the highest grade.

The Falcons with almost every pick managed to get the BPA and a player to feel a position of need.

It was a great draft.

[FalkenUK]

I give it an A.

Ok so maybe we didn't hit all our needs, FS and OL still a question, but I actually like the fact that we stayed true to our board and drafted the best value in areas of need. Better than reaching for some picks based on position needs like we have in the past. no real WTF picks this time round... Colour me happy.

Time will tell if the optimism is justified, but I like the approach, clear vision, scheme fits and value...

[Psychic Gibbon]

A

Good players at good values. Collins is a risk and I'm still lukewarm about taking a WR so that's why it isn't an A+.

[Herr Doktor]

I don't see a negative really. This was an extremely deep draft which didn't hurt. It was pretty hard to booger this up.

[Francis York Morgan]

Favorite draft we've had preliminarily of all time. Had an A- originally because I felt like there were better fits than Coleman, but I've warmed up on him a lot and he actually might wind up being a steal for how far he fell.

[Monolith2001]

A for me. We addressed a lot of needs. While we didn't get a dedicated safety, killer OG or fresh TE, I look at what we did get and cannot be more pleased with the potential and can actually see a vision of greatness if everyone pans out.

[Lornoth]

I give it an A.

Ok so maybe we didn't hit all our needs, FS and OL still a question, but I actually like the fact that we stayed true to our board and drafted the best value in areas of need. Better than reaching for some picks based on position needs like we have in the past. no real WTF picks this time round... Colour me happy.

Time will tell if the optimism is justified, but I like the approach, clear vision, scheme fits and value...

This was my favourite thing as well. We didn't reach for needs this time. I was worried that we'd reach for a guard in the 4'th or beyond, when all the talent had dried up already, but we didn't, we just kept on drafting great players. Didn't reach for a TE or ILB either... loved the approach all around.

[FalkenUK]

A

Good players at good values. Collins is a risk and I'm still lukewarm about taking a WR so that's why it isn't an A+.

Agree with this, but after seeing the video of Collins explaining his change of path, I'm inclined to believe he's genuine and worth the risk. Probably would have gone TJ Clemmings rather than WR but is seems we got a good one - I'll defer to the pros decision.

[Falcons805]

One of the better drafts I ever remember ....

[Falcons805]

I can't wait to see Tevin Coleman ....the things these rookies have said get me anxious for the season to start...Coleman saying he will be the starting RB, Jarrett saying he's not a poor mans anything .....like they're out to prove something ...we got a lot of top talent in this draft

[gambysquared]

A- I can't believe the value we got in the middle rounds. Waited until the 7th to get someone I had to look up. Dunno about you guys, but I can't wait for camp.

[Sponge]

A-

[paulitik]

A.

Jalen Collins is the only questionable pick, but his measurables fit Quinn's scheme to a tee.

You could argue Jarrett was a luxury pick, but the caliber of player in the 5th round is stunning. We got 4 solid starter potential players, 3 of which could be pro-bowlers.

Doesn't get much better than that.

[HouseofEuphoria]

I gave it an A.

I'm not sure the Falcons have ever had a draft this good.

Camp is going to be the best in years.

This would have been the year to be featured on Hard Knocks.

[papachaz]

I gave it an A-. Only reason for the minus, was I'm not so sure about the Jalen Collins pick. Not based on his talent, but those other things.........He has said he's learned from his mistakes, so we shall see.

AND I will admit I honestly look back through the draft this year, and don't INSTANTLY see a 'reach' pick. I do believe that's the first time I can say that with TD here

[Falcanuck]

A-

Not a fan of Collins, but I love the rest of the draft

[Hashbrown3]

It's an A. Everyone on this board knew we probably couldn't fill every stinking need in this single draft. The fact that we hammered it BPA and positions of need are what did it for me. Exceptional values. I'm so pleased. I'm extremely happy for AB too. Hats off to Quinn, Pioli and TD on their collaboration. Instead of the 3rd round smfh picks, we snare a bad azz RB who just might outshine the two picked ahead of him. The cops are banging on the doors at flowery branch. Some folks are going to jail for grand theft. Major steals in every round!!!

[toadfishtom]

I give it an A+,Beasley,Collins and Coleman have pro bowl potential .I never dreamed we would be able to stay at 8 and get Vic Beasley who I consider the top player in the draft.A mixture of good decisions and good luck.

[FalconState]

A+

[texasfalconfan]

A

Good players at good values. Collins is a risk and I'm still lukewarm about taking a WR so that's why it isn't an A+.

Justin hardy is gonna be a star watch what I say. And to think we got Jarrett in the 5th who I was torn between when we picked hardy couldn't have gone any better

[Pa_Falcon_Fan]

This is the first Falcons draft I can remember where I'm honestly happy with every pick. None of them left me scratching my head wonder WTF we were doing. This has to be an A.