Will Kyle Pitts Become the First Falcons Tight End to Register Double-Digit TDs?

Fans were unsure who the Atlanta Falcons would select at #4 in the 2021 NFL Draft. There were rumors that the Falcons are working towards signing a new quarterback in order to prepare for life after Matt Ryan. But the Falcons went with their gut and brought in highly-rated Florida Gators tight end, Kyle Pitts.

The University of Florida man impressed in 2020 with some scintillating displays. He concluded the season with 770 receiving yards and 12 receiving TDs. He will join up with Ryan, WR Julio Jones, and WR Calvin Ridley, in Atlanta as they gear up for a crucial season in 2021.

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Kyle Pitts will join Atlanta Falcons ahead of the 2021 NFL season

With the No. 4 pick, the @AtlantaFalcons select: Kyle Pitts, TE, Florida@kylepitts__ | @GatorsFB

: 2021 #NFLDraft on NFLN/ESPN/ABC pic.twitter.com/b5cKVBBzVb

— NFL (@NFL) April 30, 2021

Kyle Pitts goes 4th to the Falcons. ATL has never had a tight end register double-digit touchdowns; Pitts had 12 in 8 games in 2020.

Pitts had 7 catches for 129 yards and a TD in the 2020 SEC Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, where the Falcons play their home games. pic.twitter.com/gO5nHk8FCd

— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) April 30, 2021

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