The Falcoholic · Apr 30, 2022
Falcons draft Georgia TE John FitzPatrick with No. 213
Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty ImagesBarring a trade back into the draft, the Atlanta Falcons have made their final selection of the 2022 NFL Draft — tight end John FitzPatrick from the University of Georgia, going back to back with the Bulldogs picks to finish out their draft.
FitzPatrick is without a doubt a blocking tight end, but he’s very good at that specialty. As a receiver he recorded 83 total yards last season. This figures to be Atlanta’s replacement for the retired Lee Smith, who was the team’s blocking specialist at the tight end position in 2021.
