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2015 NFL Draft: 5 Atlanta Falcons Rumors You Need To Know

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Here are the five rumors surrounding the Atlanta Falcons and the 2015 NFL Draft that you need to know right now.

5. Falcons Take Mizzou DE Shane Ray To Finally Fortify Pass Rush

5. Falcons Take Mizzou DE Shane Ray To Finally Fortify Pass Rush Getty Images
The Atlanta Falcons' defense has been a joke in recent years, and not a funny one at that. Thus, with this No. 8 pick, the Falcons will finally prove they're willing to do just about anything, everything and more, to finally fix this issue.

The Atlanta Falcons' defense has been a joke in recent years, and not a funny one at that. Thus, with this No. 8 pick, the Falcons will finally prove they're willing to do just about anything, everything and more, to finally fix this issue.

4. Falcons Make Popular Selection With Georgia RB Todd Gurley

4. Falcons Make Popular Selection With Georgia RB Todd Gurley Getty Images
Todd Gurley is an incredibly popular figure in the state of Georgia. Atlanta has been rumored to be willing to make the sentimental choice by selecting Gurley at No. 8 overall regardless of clamors from many that the defensive line would make just a smidgen more sense in the first round.

Todd Gurley is an incredibly popular figure in the state of Georgia. Atlanta has been rumored to be willing to make the sentimental choice by selecting Gurley at No. 8 overall regardless of clamors from many that the defensive line would make just a smidgen more sense in the first round.

3. Atlanta Takes Defense Early, Gets The RB In Second Round

3. Atlanta Takes Defense Early, Gets The RB In Second Round Getty Images
Rapid swirling rumors suggest that if Atlanta ends up passing on Gurley despite the mutual love and admiration, Miami's Duke Johnson will be the answer at RB in the second round.

Rapid swirling rumors suggest that if Atlanta ends up passing on Gurley despite the mutual love and admiration, Miami's Duke Johnson will be the answer at RB in the second round.

2. Falcons Attempt To Fix TE With Devin Funchess

2. Falcons Attempt To Fix TE With Devin Funchess Getty Images
Levine Toilolo appears to not have the confidence of the Falcons' brass that he once did. As a result, it's likely that the organization is ready to look in another direction. Devin Funchess is highly thought of, but has been mocked mainly as a late-first, or mid-second-round pick. Thus, Atlanta will be crossing its fingers in hopes that he'll be there at No. 42 overall.

Levine Toilolo appears to not have the confidence of the Falcons' brass that he once did. As a result, it's likely that the organization is ready to look in another direction. Devin Funchess is highly thought of, but has been mocked mainly as a late-first, or mid-second-round pick. Thus, Atlanta will be crossing its fingers in hopes that he'll be there at No. 42 overall.

1. Atlanta Makes Surprise Choice Of LB Bud Dupree At No. 8

1. Atlanta Makes Surprise Choice Of LB Bud Dupree At No. 8 Getty Images
Kentucky's Bud Dupree is another highly thought of edge-rushing prospect in this draft, but hasn't been nearly gossiped about like the aforementioned Ray. It appears the Falcons could care less about noise, and feel they are perfectly fine with selecting Dupree if Ray is not available at No. 8.

Kentucky's Bud Dupree is another highly thought of edge-rushing prospect in this draft, but hasn't been nearly gossiped about like the aforementioned Ray. It appears the Falcons could care less about noise, and feel they are perfectly fine with selecting Dupree if Ray is not available at No. 8.

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