Atlanta Falcons players who were first-round picks
87 players
87 first-round picks have played for the Atlanta Falcons. On a roster now: A.J. Terrell Jr., Jake Matthews, Kyle Pitts Sr., Chris Lindstrom, and Drake London.
| Player | Pos | With club | Drafted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Ryan | QB | 2008–2021 | 2008 · No. 3 · ATL |
| Roddy White | WR | 2005–2015 | 2005 · No. 27 · ATL |
| Keith Brooking | LB | 1998–2008 | 1998 · No. 12 · ATL |
| Julio Jones | WR | 2011–2020 | 2011 · No. 6 · ATL |
| Rick Bryan | DT | 1984–1993 | 1984 · No. 9 · ATL |
| Patrick Kerney | DE | 1999–2006 | 1999 · No. 30 · ATL |
| A.J. Terrell Jr. | CB | 2020–2026 | 2020 · No. 16 · ATL |
| Jake Matthews | OT | 2014–2025 | 2014 · No. 6 · ATL |
| Desmond Trufant | CB | 2013–2019 | 2013 · No. 22 · ATL |
| Michael Jenkins | WR | 2004–2010 | 2004 · No. 29 · ATL |
| John Abraham | LB | 2006–2012 | 2000 · No. 13 · NYJ |
| Chris Miller | QB | 1987–1993 | 1987 · No. 13 · ATL |
| Tim Green | DE | 1987–1993 | 1986 · No. 17 · ATL |
| Kyle Pitts Sr. | TE | 2021–2026 | 2021 · No. 4 · ATL |
| Chris Lindstrom | G | 2020–2025 | 2019 · No. 14 · ATL |
| Sean Weatherspoon | LB | 2010–2017 | 2010 · No. 19 · ATL |
| Warrick Dunn | RB | 2002–2007 | 1997 · No. 12 · TB |
| Drake London | WR | 2022–2026 | 2022 · No. 8 · ATL |
| Keanu Neal | S | 2016–2020 | 2016 · No. 17 · ATL |
| Vic Beasley | DE | 2015–2019 | 2015 · No. 8 · ATL |
| Peria Jerry | DT | 2009–2013 | 2009 · No. 24 · ATL |
| Tony Gonzalez | TE | 2009–2013 | 1997 · No. 13 · KC |
| Andre Rison | WR | 1990–1994 | 1989 · No. 22 · IND |
| Deion Sanders | CB | 1989–1993 | 1989 · No. 5 · ATL |
| Tony Casillas | DT | 1986–1990 | 1986 · No. 2 · ATL |
| Bijan Robinson | RB | 2023–2026 | 2023 · No. 8 · ATL |
| Mike Hughes | CB | 2023–2026 | 2018 · No. 30 · MIN |
| Calvin Ridley | WR | 2018–2021 | 2018 · No. 26 · ATL |
| Adrian Clayborn | DE | 2015–2019 | 2011 · No. 20 · TB |
| Sam Baker | OT | 2008–2012 | 2008 · No. 21 · ATL |
| Jamaal Anderson | DE | 2007–2010 | 2007 · No. 8 · ATL |
| DeAngelo Hall | S | 2004–2007 | 2004 · No. 8 · ATL |
| T.J. Duckett | RB | 2002–2005 | 2002 · No. 18 · ATL |
| Steve Broussard | RB | 1990–1993 | 1990 · No. 20 · ATL |
| Aundray Bruce | DE | 1988–1991 | 1988 · No. 1 · ATL |
| Mike Pitts | DE | 1983–1986 | 1983 · No. 16 · ATL |
| Michael Penix Jr. | QB | 2024–2026 | 2024 · No. 8 · ATL |
| Cordarrelle Patterson | RB | 2021–2023 | 2013 · No. 29 · MIN |
| Tyson Jackson | DE | 2014–2016 | 2009 · No. 3 · KC |
| Alex Mack | C | 2016–2019 | 2009 · No. 21 · CLE |
| Dunta Robinson | CB | 2010–2012 | 2004 · No. 10 · HOU |
| Tyson Jackson | DE | 2014–2016 | 2001 · No. 27 · MIN |
| Michael Booker | DB | 1997–1999 | 1997 · No. 11 · ATL |
| Tony Smith | RB | 1992–1994 | 1992 · No. 19 · ATL |
| Mike Pritchard | WR | 1991–1993 | 1991 · No. 13 · ATL |
| Jeff George | QB | 1994–1996 | 1990 · No. 1 · IND |
| Shawn Collins | WR | 1989–1991 | 1989 · No. 27 · ATL |
| Craig Heyward | RB | 1994–1996 | 1988 · No. 24 · NO |
| Cornelius Bennett | LB | 1996–1998 | 1987 · No. 2 · IND |
| C.J. Henderson | CB | 2025–2026 | 2020 · No. 9 · JAX |
| Dante Fowler Jr. | LB | 2020–2021 | 2015 · No. 3 · JAX |
| Steven Jackson | RB | 2013–2014 | 2004 · No. 24 · STL |
| Ellis Johnson | DE | 2002–2003 | 1995 · No. 15 · IND |
| Lincoln Kennedy | OT | 1993–1995 | 1993 · No. 9 · ATL |
| Bob Whitfield | OT | 2001–2002 | 1992 · No. 8 · ATL |
| Vinnie Clark | CB | 1993–1994 | 1991 · No. 19 · GB |
| Eric Metcalf | WR | 1995–1996 | 1989 · No. 13 · CLE |
| Chris Doleman | DE | 1994–1995 | 1985 · No. 4 · MIN |
| Chris Hinton | OG | 1992–1993 | 1983 · No. 4 · DEN |
| James Pearce Jr. | LB | 2025 | 2025 · No. 26 · ATL |
| Jahan Dotson | WR | 2026 | 2022 · No. 16 · WSH |
| Rashaan Evans | LB | 2022 | 2018 · No. 22 · TEN |
| Leonard Floyd | DE | 2025 | 2016 · No. 9 · CHI |
| Laquon Treadwell | WR | 2020 | 2016 · No. 23 · MIN |
| Bud Dupree | LB | 2023 | 2015 · No. 22 · PIT |
| Todd Gurley | RB | 2020 | 2015 · No. 10 · STL |
| Marcus Mariota | QB | 2022 | 2015 · No. 2 · TEN |
| Darqueze Dennard | CB | 2020 | 2014 · No. 24 · CIN |
| Bruce Irvin | LB | 2018 | 2012 · No. 15 · SEA |
| Dontari Poe | DT | 2017 | 2012 · No. 11 · KC |
| Gabe Carimi | OT | 2014 | 2011 · No. 29 · CHI |
| James Carpenter | G | 2020 | 2011 · No. 25 · SEA |
| Tye Hill | CB | 2009 | 2006 · No. 15 · STL |
| Byron Leftwich | QB | 2007 | 2003 · No. 7 · JAX |
| Dwight Freeney | DE | 2016 | 2002 · No. 11 · IND |
| Joey Harrington | QB | 2007 | 2002 · No. 3 · DET |
| Ashley Lelie | WR | 2006 | 2002 · No. 19 · DEN |
| Antuan Edwards | DB | 2005 | 1999 · No. 25 · GB |
| John Thierry | LB | 2002 | 1994 · No. 11 · CHI |
| Wayne Gandy | OT | 2006 | 1994 · No. 15 · LOS |
| Darrien Gordon | DB | 2001 | 1993 · No. 22 · SD |
| Patrick Bates | FS | 1996 | 1993 · No. 12 · LOS |
| Henry Jones | DB | 2002 | 1991 · No. 26 · BUF |
| Antone Davis | OT | 1996 | 1991 · No. 8 · PHI |
| Jessie Hester | WR | 1988 | 1985 · No. 23 · LV |
| Terry Taylor | CB | 1995 | 1984 · No. 22 · SEA |
| Eric Dickerson | RB | 1993 | 1983 · No. 2 · LAR |
First-round picks since 1975, drafted by any club. Seasons are on file in full from 1993; before that only some of the stars are, so an older name can be missing.