Falcons’ Late Pick Onianwa Could Be Big | Atlanta Falcons News

The Falcons didn’t draft a single first-round pick, but their late third-round gem, 6’6” 333-pound tackle Ethan Onianwa, could be the sleeper of the 2024 class. Though he surrendered 13 sacks in college, his sack rate plummeted in his final two seasons, and his versatility—able to play any O-line spot except center—makes him a valuable depth piece. With Storm Norton sidelined and competition heating up from Michael Jerrell and Jack Nelson, Onianwa’s path to the field may be slow, but Atlanta’s clearly betting on his long-term upside, possibly starting on the practice squad. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8432d9e907c8b50d