Graham drafted by Atlanta Falcons

AUSTIN, Texas – Texas Football's Ta'Quon Graham was selected by the Atlanta Falcons with the 148th overall pick in the fifth round of the 2021 NFL Draft on Saturday.

Graham is the 21st Longhorn defensive lineman taken in the NFL Draft since 2000. He is the fifth player in school history to be drafted by the Falcons, and first since offensive lineman Justin Blalock in 2007. That group also includes wide receiver Alfred Jackson (1978), tight end Daryl Comer (1971) and linebacker Tommy Nobis (1966). Nobis was the first overall pick in the 1966 NFL Draft.

Graham, an honorable mention All-Big 12 selection and team captain in 2020, recorded 72 tackles, 23 tackles for loss and seven sacks in 48…