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Atlanta Falcons: Redrafting the 2012 NFL Draft

By Justin Winters

SAN DIEGO, CA - DECEMBER 04: Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers intercepts a pass and returns it for a touchdown during the second half of a game against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium on December 4, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
SAN DIEGO, CA - DECEMBER 04: Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers intercepts a pass and returns it for a touchdown during the second half of a game against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium on December 4, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /
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HOUSTON, TX – NOVEMBER 05: T.Y. Hilton #13 of the Indianapolis Colts celebrates a touchdown reception against the Houston Texans in the third quarter at NRG Stadium on November 5, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX – NOVEMBER 05: T.Y. Hilton #13 of the Indianapolis Colts celebrates a touchdown reception against the Houston Texans in the third quarter at NRG Stadium on November 5, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) /

After wasting their second-round pick, were the Falcons able to capitalize in round three?

The pick: Lamar Holmes, Offensive Tackle, 91st overall

Their impact: Holmes only appeared in 21 games during his three-year career (notice a trend here?), and made 19 starts.

He barely played in his first and third seasons and retired from the NFL after his time in Atlanta.

Holmes isn’t as big of a bust as Konz due to being picked one round later, but he still wasn’t a good pick here.

Who else was available that round?: One pick later, the Colts selected T.Y. Hilton.

Hilton is a four-time Pro Bowler and has four 1,000 yard seasons in his career.

He has helped carry the offense throughout Andrew Luck’s mysterious shoulder injury and is one of the fastest receivers in the league.

With 34 touchdowns and nearly 7,000 receiving yards, Hilton was a steal for Indianapolis.

Would they switch the pick?: Of course. This one was easy.

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