The first unofficial Atlanta Falcons depth chart has been released by the team, and it looks a little strange to see Bijan Robinson as RB3.
Frankly, it shouldn’t be that surprising to see Robinson listed behind Tyler Allgeier and Cordarrelle Patterson. The league requires the Falcons to release an unofficial depth chart, but it has no bearing on actual playing time this early in camp.
If the Falcons were starting Week 1 on Sunday instead of preseason game one on Friday, does anyone have any doubt that Robinson would be a key player in the Falcons’ offense?
Head coach Arthur Smith said earlier in training camp that he wasn’t interested in who was listed as WR1 or WR2. The Falcons have several interchangeable playmakers capably of lining up in different spots like Robinson, Patterson and Kyle Pitts.
Other players of note on the depth chart:
- Matt Hennessy is still listed as the No. 1 left guard despite being injured the last week.
- Mack Hollins is listed as a starting receiver along with Drake London.
- Calais Campbell was cleared for practice on Tuesday and is listed among the starters.
- Arnold Ebiketie is a starter at edge rusher.
- Jeff Okudah is still listed as a starting corner despite an injury that could keep him out for several weeks.
- Dee Alford is listed ahead of Mike Hughes at Nickel
Atlanta Falcons Depth Chart (via Atlanta Falcons)
Offense
WR: Mack Hollins, KhaDarel Hodge, Frank Darby, J.J. Arcega-Whiteside, Keilhan Harris
TE: Kyle Pitts, Parker Hesse, John FitzPatrick
LT: Jake Matthews, Josh Miles, Barry Wesley
LG: Matt Hennessy, Matt Bergeron, Jonotthan Harrison, Michael Menet
C: Drew Dalman, Ryan Neuzil, Jovaughn Gwyn
RG: Chris Lindstrom, Kyle Hinton, Justin Shaffer
RT: Kaleb McGary, Jalen Mayfield, Tyler Vrabel
TE: Jonnu Smith, MyCole Pruitt, Tucker Fisk
WR: Drake London, Scotty Miller, Josh Ali, Penny Hart, Slade Bolden, Matt Sexton, Xavier Malone
FB: Keith Smith, Clint Ratkovich
RB: Cordarrelle Patterson, Tyler Allgeier, Bijan Robinson, Carlos Washington, Godwin Igwebuike
QB: Desmond Ridder, Taylor Heinicke, Logan Woodside
Defense:
DL: Grady Jarrett, Timmy Horne, Justin Ellis, LaCale London
DL: David Onyemata, Ta’Quon Graham, Carlos Davis, Albert Huggins
DL: Calais Campbell, Joe Gaziano, Zach Harrison, Caeveon Patton
OLB: Bud Dupree, Lorenzno Carter, Kemoko Turay
ILB: Kaden Elliss, Mykal Walker, Tae Davis, Mike Jones
ILB: Troy Andersen, Nate Landman, Andre Smith
OLB: Arnold Ebiketie, Ade Ogundeji, DeAngelo Malone
CB: A.J. Terrell, Cornell Armstrong, Breon Borders, Natrone Brooks
S: Jessie Bates, Jaylinn Hawkins, DeMarrco Hellams
S: Richie Grant, Micah Abernathy, Lukas Denis, Cliff Chattman
NB: Dee Alford, Mike Hughes, Clark Phillips III
CB: Jeff Okudah, Tre Flowers, Darren Hall
