After going all defense in the fifth round, the Falcons reverted back to the offensive side of the football by selecting Arizona State wide receiver Frank Darby. Many expected the team to bolster their running back depth here but Atlanta opted to go in a different direction.
Here is how Twitter reacted to the news of the Falcons selecting Darby with their final draft choice.
Why do y’all keep picking up receivers if y’all don’t get some more help in secondary imma scream https://t.co/GUEa2KTRDD
— Josh (@sheloveshugley) May 1, 2021
CONGRATS FRANK! Electric receiver and heck of a guy. #ForksUp https://t.co/IXkaWomCKu
— Matt Roy (@MattRoy_TV) May 1, 2021
Yall Got A Leader Hard Worker And Competitor In This Young Man @_SavageSZN8 !!!!!!!!!!! https://t.co/onDLTtaGmj
— #GreedoBoyz ✋🏽🍇 (@Jynxxo103rd) May 1, 2021
Love this one https://t.co/ZJPBBBfhUm
— BG (@BGreene_) May 1, 2021
Hands are a little inconsistent but he can go up and grab the football https://t.co/b7jfD5RAF8
— V💲Ⓜ️ (@VSM_KJ) May 1, 2021
Awesome pick. https://t.co/0KtV1NJ7cV
— Cam Marino (@MarinoNFL) May 1, 2021
BRO YES!
Darby was one of the most fun players in Mobile! Huge get for us! https://t.co/rOqbqAKPln
— Hunter Thompson (@hthompsonNFL) May 1, 2021
Falcons first WR pick under the new admin is a possession WR from Arizona State. Interesting pick. https://t.co/J9nX5tx9ib
— Scott Carasik (@CarasikS) May 1, 2021
Sneaky good selection of WR Frank Darby. Averaged 19.9 ypc with 8 touchdowns in 2019. Posted 20.0 ypc in 2018. Strong hands, able to win 1-on-1 battles. Physical receiver, savvy route runner. Can definitely be a year one contributor.
— Eric Robinson (@_Eric_Robinson) May 1, 2021
#Atlanta just got an underrated WR n Frank Darby.
Tough, physical, faster than you think, and a layer to watch for 2022 and beyond.
— Matt Waldman (@MattWaldman) May 1, 2021
One of the things that stood out with the day 3 picks for the #Falcons were many of them were captains in college. Drew Dalman, TaQuon Graham, and Frank Darby.
— Matt Karoly (@mattkaroly) May 1, 2021
"Running Backs. Don't. Matter."
— Terry Fontenot, 2021— Aaron Freeman (@falcfans) May 1, 2021
I’m legitimately shocked we didn’t draft a RB. That room is incredibly underwhelming.
— Kenny G. (@Gritz_Blitz) May 1, 2021
