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Falcons Uniform History #87: You Could Be the Greatest, You Can be the Best

Dedicate yourself and you can find yourself, STANDING IN THE HALL OF FAME.

The greatest Falcon to wear number 87 is more on the underrated side of NFL history, but is still one of the best pass rushers to step on a football field.

Claude Humphrey is that man, and was the 3rd overall pick in the 1968 NFL Draft. Humphrey dominated his competition for over a decade, playing for the Falcons from 1968-78 and for the Eagles in 78-81.

Aside from the Gritz Blitz's historic season in 1977, Claude's career suffered from an overall lack of supporting talent.