When we looked at the 2021 Falcons draft class on paper, it seemed to be full of players who would struggle to carve out major roles in year one. By the end of the season, however, almost every single rookie was either starting, playing a major rotational role, or filling a critical niche on special teams. The sole exceptions were Drew Dalman (who got real run earlier in the year) and Frank Darby.
One of the more interesting selections of the class on paper, Darby was the latest pick and obviously the one the Falcons felt had the most to work on.