The Falcons had a big need at defensive end after losing Patrick Kerney in free agency and they were thrilled when Jamaal Anderson fell into their lap at #8.  Anderson has good size (6′5″, 275) and speed (4.75 40) as he was recruited as a wide receiver at Arkansas.  While at Arkansas, Anderson bulked up almost 70 pounds and he turned into a dominant defensive end for the Razorbacks as he led the SEC last season with 13.5 sacks!  He also made an outstanding 19.5 tackles for a loss because of his outstanding first step quickness.  In 36 games at Arkansas, Anderson played in 36 games (19 starts) and he made 130 tackles, 32 tackles for a loss, had 17.5 sacks, batted down 8 passes, forced 2 fumbles and recovered a fumble.  This was outstanding first pick in the Bobby Petrino era in Atlanta.