 Forney was drafted in the latter part of the seventh round of the 2001 NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons.Forney immediately made his way into the lineup, starting 8 of 12 games while missing four games due to a nagging toe injury suffered in the season opener.Forney started 68 of 80 career games with the Falcons and was a key part of an offensive line responsible for the NFL's top rushing attack in 2004 and 2005.