Falcons take Chris Lindstrom with 14th pick
The Atlanta Falcons selected guard Chris Lindstrom out of Boston College with the 14th overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft.
After signing Jamon Brown and James Carpenter in free agency, the Falcons continued to add to the position with the selection of the senior.
Prospect profile
School: Boston College
Height: 6-4
Weight: 308 lbs
Strengths
- Technician with great bend, often wins leverage battle
- Good size/frame and very good athlete
- Rarely loses one-on-one battles
- Excellent pass-blocker despite playing in run-first offense
- Active hands and one of the best strikers in class
- Shows good body control and ability to power through opponents
Weaknesses
- Below average screen-blocker
- Average movement ability and not at his best in space
Bottom line
Lindstrom is a fairly easy prospect to grade due to his consistency, outstanding tape, and athletic traits. He's a polished player who will be a Day 1 starter in the pros. Lindstrom is best in the "phone booth" and rarely loses in this position. He's versatile when it comes to scheme and has few - if any - major weaknesses to his game. The former Eagle's upside may not be as high as others in this class, but he's pretty close to a can't-miss prospect.