Falcons GM Thomas Dimitroff added three more players during Day 3 of the 2020 NFL Draft that figure to have prominent roles this season.
With two fourth-round picks, Atlanta stayed committed to revamping its defense by selecting Fresno State linebacker Mykal Walker and Cal safety Jaylinn Hawkins.
Dimitroff gave his evaluations of both new Falcons defenders shortly after the selections were made. Speaking about Hawkins, Dimitroff praised the safety’s toughness:
Dimitroff praised Walker for explosiveness and athleticism:
The Falcons later selected punter Sterling Hofrichter in the seventh round, who should battle Ryan Allen for the starting punter job as well.
