In order to predict the future, you have to scrutinize the effects of the past. When it comes to the Atlanta Falcons recent draft history, part of the reason why the team is even picking so high is because of the past selections that haven't panned out or stuck with the Falcons.
General manager Thomas Dimitroff has been heavily scrutinized throughout the offseason, but the teams that he built from 2008-to-2012 were able to have five straight winning seasons and playoff berths in four of those seasons. Let's check out the re-grades of his last five drafts.