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2015 NFL Draft: Atlanta Falcons Seven-Round Mock Draft, Mid-April Edition
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The Atlanta Falcons have been a big disappointment in recent years, especially for a team with a great combination of quarterback and playmakers on offense. They've made some marginal changes during free agency, but it’ll be in the 2015 NFL Draft that Atlanta finds the impact players they need to get back to the playoffs before their window closes.
Round 1, No. 8 Overall - Shane Ray, DE, Missouri
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Round 1, No. 8 Overall - Shane Ray, DE, Missouri
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The Atlanta defense is in desperate need of a pass rusher, and Ray will be the ideal fit if he's available at No. 8 overall. He's an explosive athlete with more speed than one would think. Ray needs work on defending the run and he's still developing his pass-rushing moves, but his elite athleticism gives him the potential to be a game-changing pass rusher in the NFL. That is something the Falcons need defensively.
Round 2, No. 42 Overall - Maxx Williams, TE, Minnesota
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Round 2, No. 42 Overall - Maxx Williams, TE, Minnesota
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Williams has an ideal skill set for a pass-catching tight end in the NFL. Despite a lack of polish as a route runner, he has impressive athleticism and great ball skills with the ability to make an immediate impact in the passing attack of any NFL team. Atlanta has a good duo of receivers, but an athlete like Williams at tight end can help the Falcons improve their offense even more.
Round 3, No. 73 Overall - Damarious Randall, S, Arizona State
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Round 3, No. 73 Overall - Damarious Randall, S, Arizona State
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Safety is a huge need for the Falcons, and Randall is one of the better options available. He's a little undersized so strength is an issue, but Randall plays with great speed and has the awareness to put himself in a position to make plays. At this point, Randall may be as good as any other safety Atlanta has on their roster, giving him a chance to start right away.
Round 4, No. 107 Overall - Dezmin Lewis, WR, Central Arkansas
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Round 4, No. 107 Overall - Dezmin Lewis, WR, Central Arkansas
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The Falcons need to add some youth and depth to their wide receiving corps, and Lewis is an overlooked prospect who should fit well in Atlanta. He's not an explosive athlete, but he has impressive size, great hands and is already a fairly polished route runner. Lewis should be able to contribute right away and protect the Falcons from injuries to their starting receivers.
Round 5, No. 146 Overall - Mark Glowinski, OG, West Virginia
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Round 5, No. 146 Overall - Mark Glowinski, OG, West Virginia
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The Falcons are in need of some help on the offensive line, especially the interior. Glowinski has ideal size and athleticism to be an NFL lineman. He lacks polish, so he may need a year until he's ready to play, but he has the upside of a quality starter. Glowinski also has enough athleticism to potentially play tackle, giving him the kind of versatility that will be useful in the NFL.
Round 6, No. 185 Overall - Josh Robinson, RB, Mississippi State
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Round 6, No. 185 Overall - Josh Robinson, RB, Mississippi State
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The Falcons could use another option in the backfield, and Robinson is a unique type of back who can at least be a part-time player in an otherwise underwhelming Atlanta backfield. Robinson is a compact but strong runner who fights for every yard he gets and can be surprisingly useful in short-yardage situations. He's also a capable pass catcher coming out of the backfield, giving him a versatile and useful skill set.
Round 7, No. 225 Overall - Kyshoen Jarrett, S, Virginia Tech
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Round 7, No. 225 Overall - Kyshoen Jarrett, S, Virginia Tech
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The Falcons need to grab safeties whenever they can in this draft, and Jarrett is a potential steal in the final round. He's a little undersized and may not project as a starter in the secondary, but he's comfortable playing deep as well as in the box and plays with all-out effort. Jarrett, like many Virginia Tech players, can be an asset on special teams, which could make him a solid role player in the NFL.
Round 7, No. 249 Overall - Bobby McCain, CB, Memphis
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Round 7, No. 249 Overall - Bobby McCain, CB, Memphis
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The Falcons need to keep stocking up on defensive backs, and McCain gives them a possible nickel or dime back. He's listed at just 5-foot-9 but has good strength and a strong frame for someone his size. He'll be a sure tackler against smaller slot receivers in the NFL.
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