2018 NFL Draft: Biggest steals of the first round

Whether or not you believe Calvin Ridley can be a true No. 1 wide receiver, there couldn’t have been a better situation for him than this. The Atlanta Falcons have an MVP at quarterback and a superstar at wide receiver, but desperately needed a second player who could consistently get open.

Ridley will now enter the NFL with the pressure of playing for a contender, but he’ll also have the luxury of lining up against No. 2 wide receivers.

What makes Ridley such a compelling prospect is his ability to create separation and find openings all over the field. He can work as a deep threat or an intermediate target in that regard, which should help balance the Falcons’ offense.

Jones is all but guaranteed to produce elite numbers on a weekly basis, but his job should become significantly easier with Ridley drawing such significant attention.

One of the primary areas in which Jones excels is off of screen plays that allow him to create after the catch. Mohamed Sanu did a more than admirable job of providing help over the top, but Ridley can fill the long missing Roddy White role.

Some might argue that there were bigger needs than wide receiver, but selecting the No. 1 wide receiver on the board at No. 26 overall is a glorious opportunity.