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Watch As Six New Atlanta Falcons Get Their Draft-Day Phone Call

The Atlanta Falcons released the videos of their new draft picks getting their phone calls on draft night.
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Clemson Tigers cornerback Avieon Terrell shared an emotional moment with his brother, A.J.
Clemson Tigers cornerback Avieon Terrell shared an emotional moment with his brother, A.J. | Alex Martin/Greenville News / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

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FLOWERY BRANCH – Ian Cunningham wrapped up his first draft as the new general manager of the Atlanta Falcons, and the franchise is set to welcome six new players to its roster. They did not have a first-round pick, but they still secured some solid players who could contribute to this team right away. 

“I feel like we came out of this day with some good football players and guys who are going to be able to help us,” Cunningham said. “And just to be able to get some players that we are all excited about and look forward to them contributing to our organization.” 

The draft is a special moment for these players. Many of them have carried these dreams for their entire lives, and the moment their phone rings is one they will remember for the rest of their lives. 

The Falcons' social team collected videos of these phone calls and shared them on social media. We took a look at all of them. 

Second Round – Clemson Cornerback Avieon Terrell (No. 48)

Avieon Terrell was at a party in Atlanta with his brother, A.J. The emotion of this call is palpable, and the two Terrell brothers (now teammates) shared an embrace after. It’s also worth noting that this is the first time that Ian Cunningham has made the phone call. 

Third Round – Georgia Wide Receiver Zachariah Branch (No. 79)

Cunningham opens this conversation with a mention of a private discussion he had with Branch before he spoke with the rest of the staff spoke with the wide receiver. 

Fourth Round – Oklahoma Linebacker Kendal Daniels (No. 134)

Matt Ryan was very excited about this pick, and he was celebrating rather boisterously about getting Daniels. The Falcons have not yet released the draft call with Onianwa. 

Sixth Round – Washington Defensive Tackle Anterio Thompson (No. 208)

Anterio Thompson did not believe he was getting the call at first. He later told the media that it was not until he heard defensive line coach Nate Ollie’s voice that he knew he was a Falcon.  

Sixth Round – LSU linebacker Harold Perkins (No. 215)

Harold Perkins is an exciting athlete who flashed some elite traits at LSU, but concerns over his size dropped him to the sixth round. In this video, you can hear Cunningham assuring his new defender that the other 31 teams “messed up.” He goes on to speak with Stefanski, who says Perkins needs to “prove everybody wrong.” 

Josh Blank, the son of team owner Arthur Blank, was playing his father’s role in welcoming him to Atlanta. 

Seventh Round – Ohio State Offensive Tackle Ethan Onianwa (No. 231) 

The Falcons have not yet released the draft call with Onianwa. 

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Garrett Chapman
GARRETT CHAPMAN

Garrett Chapman is a sports broadcaster, writer, and content creator based in Atlanta. He has several years of experience covering the Atlanta sports scene, college football, Georgia high school football, recruiting for 24/7 Sports, and the NFL. You can also hear him on Sports Radio 92.9 The Game.

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