Prior to the 2022 NFL Draft, it was no secret that the Falcons were in dire need of pass rush help. They only amassed 18 sacks as a team, and three of the four players that led the team in sacks in 2021 are no longer on the roster. As a result, it was really a no-brainer that Fontenot and staff were going to address EDGE fairly early in the draft, as there needed to be a serious infusion of talent at the position.
As the draft started, the Falcons chose Drake London with their 8th overall pick.