ATLANTA — The Atlanta Falcons have made their selections for the 2023 NFL Draft.
From the first to the seventh rounds, the Falcons made six picks.
With the No. 8 pick in the first round, the Falcons selected running back Bijan Robinson.
Robinson, who had a tremendous three-year college career at the University of Texas, was considered far and away the most dynamic running back in this year’s draft class.
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In the second round, the Falcons selected offensive tackle Matthew Bergeron at No. 38.
The 23-year-old from Canada spent three seasons playing for Syracuse University.
The Falcons’ next pick came at No. 75 when they chose outside linebacker Zach Harrison from Ohio State University.
In the fourth round, Atlanta chose cornerback Clark Phillips III from the University of Utah at No. 113.
Phillips was named the Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year in 2022.
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Without picks in the fifth or sixth rounds, the Falcons didn’t get to make another selection until the last round.
With back-to-back picks at No. 224 and No. 225, they selected safety DeMarcco Hellams and guard Jovaughn Gwyn.
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