Atlanta Falcons Redrafting the 2012 NFL Draft

Atlanta Falcons: Redrafting the 2012 NFL Draft

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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DETROIT, MI – DECEMBER 31: Marvin Jones #11 of the Detroit Lions celebrates his touchdown with Tion Green #38 against the Green Bay Packers during the first half at Ford Field on December 31, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images) /

The Falcons drafted for potential with their second fifth rounder. Did it work out?

The pick: Jonathan Massaquoi, Defensive End, 164th overall

Their impact: Massaquoi played three years for the Falcons (THE TREND?!), but only appeared in 39 games.

He was never able to make a huge impact and finished his career with 6 sacks.

After his time with the Falcons, he left the NFL (this is weird now).

Who else was available that round?: Marvin Jones has improved during every single year of his career.

After only racking up 201 yards as a rookie, Jones ended last year with 1,101 and 9 touchdowns.

He also had a great sophomore season in Cincinnati, as he hauled in ten touchdowns for an explosive Bengals offense.

Would they switch the pick?: Without a doubt. Jones joins a crowded receiving group on our new team.

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