Claim: Michael Vick, a former professional American football quarterback who played 13 seasons in the National Football League (NFL), was the first player to be drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2001 NFL Draft.
Evidence: Michael Dwayne Vick (born June 26, 1980) is a former professional American football quarterback who played 13 seasons in the National Football League (NFL), primarily with the Atlanta Falcons and the Philadelphia Eagles. 1 Pick # Atlanta Falcons Michael Vick