FAN_O_THE_ATL Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 Rd1 - Dexter Lawrence, DT Clemson - I have mixed feelings about this pick but at the end of the day I’m going to assume they view Lawrence more in the mold of Dontari Poe who played way more than a 2-down run stuffer role during his time with the Falcons. Lawrence will immediately slot alongside Jarrett and will improve both run and pass defense. Lawrence’s presence will require double teams routinely and will make lives easier for the rest of our DL and LBs. The ideal scenario here is to drop down from 14 to the 17-20 range and pick up an extra day 2 pick. Then we would have the assets needed to move up for our RT target in the 2nd or 3rd round. Rd2 - Mack Wilson, LB Alabama - I wouldn’t be upset if we took Devin White with our first pick because we have needed a second solid LB for a while now. Unacceptable if we see another year of Duke Riley getting legit playing time. Wilson has speed, physicality, is a good blitzer, good in coverage, and is a smart & instinctive football player. Could provide instant help on special teams but will likely take over the starter role by the end of the year. That’s important because with Deion Jones and Campbell both being free agents next year it is likely that one will not be back. Mack Wilson & Deion Jones will give the Falcons one of the NFL’s best LB corp for the coming years. Rd3 - Tytus Howard, OT Alabama St - Reading the tea leaves it sure feels like the Falcons would prefer to draft a RT that doesn’t necessarily have to be forced into a starting role but that can develop into the starter over time. Dalton Risner, Kaleb McGary, and Tytus Howard are three guys I think they consider. For the purpose of this mock I’m going with Tytus as the one still on the board in the 3rd round. Apparently did well at the Senior Bowl. Note that if we traded back a bit in the first then we could package our 3rd + the extra day 2 pick to move up for our targeted RT. Rd4a - Anthony Nelson, DE Iowa - I like his size and strength on the edge. Has ability to drop inside. Wins with power alot, gets home routinely on stunts, and is athletic enough to expand his pass rushing arsenal with Quinns tutelage. Reminds me a bit of Adrian Clayborn with his powerful style. Ideally he develops into a player that upgrades the Jack Crawford role. Rd4b - Isaiah Johnson, CB Houston - a tall, athletic CB that can be developed into a potential starter down the road. Similar to Oliver, year 1 is a learning year for Johnson and he can contribute on special teams. Saivion Smith is another CB I think they consider if Johnson is off the board. Rd5a - Jalen Hurd, WR Baylor - an intriguing player that could go higher. Falcons should be looking to find a potential replacement for Sanu after the 2019 season. Sanu creates mismatches and brings a unique set of skills that will be difficult to replace. Similarly, Hurd’s size and ability to run with the ball (former RB) can enable the Falcons to continue with some of their creative packages. Rd5b - Jimmy Moreland, CB James Madison - not great size but good cover guy to add to the rotation. His ability to create turnovers should be very attractive. The Falcons can bulk him up a bit and he can develop into a solid slot DB. Rd6 - Iman Marshall, S USC - 3 CB’s in this draft??? Well Iman played CB in college but for the purpose of this mock the Falcons view him more as a safety and will plan to develop him there. Rd7 - Javon Patterson, OG/C Mississippi - Falcons will likely pick an interior OL to compete for a spot and develop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MD-FalconFan13 Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 Really nice. Some prospects I like a lot here. Nothing I'd change. Great work!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geneaut Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 Maybe tweak one of the DBs for a RB ? I don't think we could even fit 3 rookie DBs on the roster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of God Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 That’s a strong draft. @Geneaut, I guarantee one of the guys we like will go undrafted. The RB class and WR class are the true deep positions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokerSteve Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 Great mock. Solid, sensible picks in every round. ,As Geneaut said, not sure we'll be taking 3 DB's though. Good job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-dawg Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 not bad! good job! I would just say if you want LAWRENCE - think you could get him later - and would be worth the risk to gain more draft capital. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade C Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 if it goes down like this I will be excited Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RYNE Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 Love Nelson in the 4th. Don’t think he lasts that long. I’d take him earlier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAN_O_THE_ATL Posted April 3, 2019 Author Share Posted April 3, 2019 3 hours ago, Geneaut said: Maybe tweak one of the DBs for a RB ? I don't think we could even fit 3 rookie DBs on the roster. We lost Alford, Poole, and Bethel, have our top two safeties returning from injury and haven't really added anyone as of yet. Drafting a couple CB's and a S to develop seems reasonable. Plus these guys, assuming they make the roster, will be expected to contribute on special teams. I don't love the day 3 safeties which is why I think we may go the route of finding a college CB that we move to S. We've done it before. Definitely not opposed to drafting a mid to late round RB though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAN_O_THE_ATL Posted April 3, 2019 Author Share Posted April 3, 2019 3 hours ago, g-dawg said: not bad! good job! I would just say if you want LAWRENCE - think you could get him later - and would be worth the risk to gain more draft capital. Thanks and I agree with you that we should be able to get Lawrence a little later and pick up additional draft capital. To me it comes down to how much we love Lawrence in this case. If he is the guy we have targeted we aren't going to trade down. If he is among a pool of players still on the board that we have rated similarly, such as Lawrence, Wilkins, and Gary, then we'd be more apt to take the risk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geneaut Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 (edited) 15 hours ago, Knight of God said: That’s a strong draft. @Geneaut, I guarantee one of the guys we like will go undrafted. The RB class and WR class are the true deep positions. I like a lot of the WRs in this draft, but I tend to geek out on WRs anyway. That guy you had the video of the other day is fun to watch. Edited April 3, 2019 by Geneaut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geneaut Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 (edited) 12 hours ago, FAN_O_THE_ATL said: We lost Alford, Poole, and Bethel, have our top two safeties returning from injury and haven't really added anyone as of yet. Drafting a couple CB's and a S to develop seems reasonable. Plus these guys, assuming they make the roster, will be expected to contribute on special teams. I don't love the day 3 safeties which is why I think we may go the route of finding a college CB that we move to S. We've done it before. Definitely not opposed to drafting a mid to late round RB though. Don't sleep on Ryan Neal from our practice squad. 6'3" 200lbs and ran a 4.44 40, and he played both S and CB in college. He ended the year on our active roster. Edited April 3, 2019 by Geneaut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runshoot Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 Really like it. I Like Lawrence. I like the secondary help. I like the no RB. Dimitroff has already stated we feel good about our RB depth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconsIn2012 Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 Both 4th round selections are golden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconsIn2012 Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 1 hour ago, Geneaut said: I like a lot of the WRs in this draft, but I tend to geek out on WRs anyway. That guy you had the video of the other day is fun to watch. This is, without question, the deepest wide receiver class I can recall. Metcalf doesn’t belong in the top 5 wideouts, but his Julio speed/size and 1% body fat will make one GM go stupid early in round 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of God Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 10 hours ago, Geneaut said: I like a lot of the WRs in this draft, but I tend to geek out on WRs anyway. That guy you had the video of the other day is fun to watch. Sills is a lot better than people make him out to be. He should not be defined by his race. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconsIn2012 Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 20 minutes ago, Knight of God said: Sills is a lot better than people make him out to be. He should not be defined by his race. Amen...it’s sad it even needs to be said. Can he play football? That’s it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of God Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 19 minutes ago, Falconsin2012 said: Amen...it’s sad it even needs to be said. Can he play football? That’s it I hate it personally. I only look at the game. Not race. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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