Falcons Ink Four Rookies

The Falcons have signed four of the six rookies from the 2012 NFL Draft class: guard/center Peter Konz, fullback Bradie Ewing, safety Charles Mitchell, and defensive tackle Travian Robertson.

Konz, formerly of Wisconsin, was selected in the second round (55th overall). Ewing, also from Wisconson, was drafted to replace recently released Ovie Mughelli. Ewing was selected in the fifth round (157th overall). Mitchell was the Falcons’ sixth round draft pick (192nd overall). He played college football at Mississippi State. Lastly, Robertson was the Falcons’ final pick in the seventh round (249th overall). Last season, Robertson was a defensive tackle for South Carolina.

Tackle Lamar Holmes of Southern Mississippi and defensive end Jonathan Massaquoi of Troy remain unsigned.

Falcons Rookies Select Their Jersey Numbers

The members of the 2012 Atlanta Falcons rookie class have selected their jersey numbers:

G/C Peter Konz: 66
OT Lamar Holmes: 76
FB Bradie Ewing: 36
DE Jonathan Massaquoi: 96
S Charles Mitchell: 26
DT Travian Robertson: 92

Also of note: running back Jacquizz Rodgers has selected his new number after tweeting he’ll give #22 to Asante Samuel. Rodgers will now wear #32.