The Atlanta Falcons haven't drafted a star edge rusher since 1999.
It's hard to believe it's been that long since the Falcons found a pass-rusher in the draft it could rely on for multiple seasons in a big way, but it's the truth. Defensive end Patrick Kerney stands as Atlanta's last truly impactful drafted edge rusher that provided meaningful success over multiple seasons.
Outside of Kerney, the team's next-best edge rusher drafted is defensive end Kroy Biermann, a rotational player who never eclipsed more than five sacks in a season. Sure, 2015 first rounder Vic Beasley led the league in sacks in 2016, but that campaign was an anomaly compared to his other four seasons in Atlanta.