So far, we’ve led the countdown of the top 10 Atlanta Falcons first round draft picks off with the Falcons all-time leading rusher, Gerald Riggs , with the legendary linebacker Tommy Nobis coming in at number nine. For the number eight selection, we have the 12th overall selection of the 1998 NFL Draft out of Georgia Tech.
8. MLB Keith Brooking – 1st Round, 12th Overall, 1998 NFL Draft
It only seemed right. He was born in Senoia, Georgia. Graduated high school in Sharpsburg, Georgia. Attended Georgia Tech, where he became the all-time leading tackler for the Yellow Jackets.