The Atlanta Falcons have officially agreed to terms with free agent wide receiver Laquon Treadweall.
Treadwell, 24, was selected by the Minnesota Vikings with the 23rd-overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft. In his four seasons with the Vikings, Treadwell appeared in 53 games and made 16 starts. He caught 65 passes for 701 yards and two touchdowns while playing for Minnesota.
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A standout in his college career at Ole Miss, Treadwell was among the best receivers in the country during his junior season in 2015 when he caught 82 passes for 1,153 yards and 11 touchdowns. During his three-year college career, Treadwell caught 202 passes for 2,393 yards and 21 touchdowns.
The Falcons have one of the best wide receiver duos in the NFL with Julio Jones and Calvin Ridley set to return. The emergence of Russell Gage as the team's third receiver after Atlanta traded Mohamed Sanu to the New England Patriots was encouraging for the future. Treadwell will likely compete for a spot in the receiver mix during training camp and the preseason, and he will provide even more depth to the group.
The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to terms with wide receiver Laquon Treadwell. Treadwell was drafted in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings.
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Laquon Treadwell (11) runs during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Monday, Dec. 10, 2018 in Seattle, Wash. (Greg Trott via AP)
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Laquon Treadwell runs up field after making a reception during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Laquon Treadwell, right, runs passed Los Angeles Rams defensive back Sam Shields during the first half in an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Laquon Treadwell (11) warms up before an NFL preseason football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Friday, Aug. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Minnesota Vikings' Laquon Treadwell, left, is tackled by Philadelphia Eagles' Jalen Mills during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Laquon Treadwell (11) carries the ball in an NFL game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018 in Minneapolis. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Laquon Treadwell (11) carries the ball during pregame of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Laquon Treadwell (11) on the field during warm up prior to an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018 in Philadelphia. (Perry Knotts via AP)
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Laquon Treadwell (11) runs against Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Charvarius Ward (35) and safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Laquon Treadwell (11) runs a route during an NFL preseason football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019, in Minneapolis. The Vikings defeated the Seahawks, 25-19. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Minnesota Vikings receiver Laquon Treadwell runs with a reception against the Kansas City Chiefs during a NFL football game, Sunday, Nov 3, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs defeated the Vikings 26-23. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP)
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Laquon Treadwell (11) during an NFL preseason football game against the Arizona Cardinals Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 20-9. (David Stluka via AP)
