Atlanta Falcons 2004 Draft
Round 1 (#8): DeAngelo Hall, CB, Virginia Tech
Round 1 (#29): Michael Jenkins, WR, Ohio State
Round 3 (#90): Matt Schaub, QB, Virginia
Round 4 (#101): Demorrio Williams, OLB, Nebraska
Round 5 (#142): Chad Lavalais, DT, LSU
Round 6 (#186): Etric Pruitt, FS, Southern Miss
Round 7 (#219): Quincy Wilson, RB, West Virginia
Draft King Analysis
Atlanta needed a shutdown CB and a talented WR out of this draft... and they secured both in the first round. Hall was ranked by most observers as the top CB prospect (plus he can play as a PR/KR), and Atlanta snatched him up at #8. Then, when WRs started flying off the board like crazy, the Falcons wisely moved up and took Jenkins at #29. Very nice.
The selection of Matt Schaub in Round 3 is curious, but after what happened to Michael Vick last season, perhaps the Falcons want to develop depth at the backup QB spot. Chad Lavalais at #142 was a great value pick who will help add depth to the defensive line in Atlanta. Nice job by the Falcons.
2004 NFL Draft Analysis
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