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Comparing Jake Matthews' Offseason to Fellow Top 2014 Picks

Days leading up to the 2014 NFL Draft, it was impossible to figure out who the Falcons were going to take with their first pick. Rumors were being tossed around everyday, mostly about the Falcons trading up for Jadeveon Clowney, Khalil Mack, or Greg Robinson. Others had the Falcons trading down and grabbing a safety. My least favorite of them all had to be the Falcons favoring Taylor Lewan over Jake Matthews. When the dust settled, the Falcons ended up holding their ground at number six and happily selected the player they truly wanted all along: Texas A&M's Jake Matthews.

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Since the conclusion of the draft, we've gotten an early look at how these top prospects are faring with their new teams. Did the Falcons make the right move by standing pat and drafting Matthews? Let's check in on the other top players considered by the Falcons and see.

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