List of Atlanta Falcons 2014 NFL Draft Picks

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May 9, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith and first round draft pick tackle Jake Matthews (with jersey) shown during a press conference at Falcons Training Facility. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
May 9, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith and first round draft pick tackle Jake Matthews (with jersey) shown during a press conference at Falcons Training Facility. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

The Atlanta Falcons are looking to shake that abysmal year they had in 2013 and they undoubtedly want to put the pieces in place to make that happen, and that process got a jolt this weekend with their selections in the 2014 NFL Draft.

To start things off, the team went right out and got some protection for their franchise quarterback, Matt Ryan, with the selection of Jake Matthews. Offense was definitely a focal point of this draft process for the Falcons, in particular the offensive line and Matthews should see the field immediately for the former NFC South champions.

Here’s a look at the complete list of 2014 NFL Draft picks for the Atlanta Falcons.

Rd 1 – #6(6)Jake Matthews (OT) Texas A&M ESPN Video
Rd 2 – #5(37)Ra’Shede Hageman (DT) Minnesota
Rd 3 – #4(68)Dez Southward (S) Wisconsin
Rd 4 – #3(103)Devonta Freeman (RB) Florida St
Rd 4 – #39(139)Prince Shembo (OLB) Notre Dame
Rd 5 – #7(147)Ricardo Allen (CB) Purdue
Rd 5 – #28(168)Marquis Spruill (OLB) Syracuse
Rd 7 – #38(253)Yawin Smallwood (ILB) UConn

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