Atlanta Falcons draft history 1971 Draft 1971 Draft

| Round | Pick_ | Overall | Name_ | Position_ | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 7 | Joe Profit | Running Back | NE Louisiana |
| 2 | 7 | 33 | Ken Burrow | Wide Receiver | San Diego State |
| 3 | 7 | 59 | Leo Hart | Quarterback | Duke |
| 4 | 7 | 85 | Mike Potchad | Offensive Tackle | Pittsburg State |
| 5 | 7 | 111 | Ray Jarvis | Wide Receiver | Norfolk State |
| 6 | 7 | 137 | Tom Hayes | Cornerback | San Diego State |
| 6 | 18 | 148 | Ray Brown | Defensive Back | West Texas A&M |
| 7 | 7 | 163 | Wesley Chesson | Wide Receiver | Duke |
| 8 | 7 | 189 | Dennis Havig | Guard | Colorado |
| 9 | 7 | 215 | Alvin Griffin | Wide Receiver | Tuskegee |
| 10 | 7 | 241 | Faddie Tillman | Defensive Tackle | Boise State |