Atlanta Falcons Mock Draft Roundup 3.0
Throughout the year and leading up to the 2022 NFL Draft, we will update our Atlanta Falcons Mock Draft Roundup showing picks for the Atlanta Falcons from several prominent sites and draft analysts.
The following are picks in recent mock drafts for the Falcons:
CBS Sports - Chris Trapasso (1/20)
8. Kayvon Thibodeaux, EDGE, Oregon
ESPN - Mel Kiper (1/19)
8. Derek Stingley Jr., CB, LSU
So how about a cornerback to play on the other side of rising star A.J. Terrell? Stingley looked like a potential No. 1 pick when he was dominating as a true freshman on LSU's national title team in 2019, but he was inconsistent in 2020 and then played just three games this season because of a foot injury. A team is going to have to take a little bit of a leap of faith with Stingley because he hasn't played great for two seasons. The draft is all about upside, though, and he has the potential to be a superstar. I'm hoping he can work out at the combine to ease some concerns.
The Athletic - Dane Brugler (1/19)
8. David Ojabo, EDGE, Michigan
Polling several NFL personnel people for this mock, the feedback on Ojabo was he won't be a top-10 pick because of his struggles vs. the run and his relative inexperience. But I'm betting on his ceiling at a premium position to bump him up in this draft class.
PFF - Austin Gayle (1/17)
8. Charles Cross, OT, Mississippi State
After earning just a 64.4 PFF grade in 2020, Cross turned in an 86.7 overall grade, 84.9 pass-blocking grade and 87.2 run-blocking grade across 900-plus offensive snaps at left tackle this season. He's a smooth mover with great mobility for the position, traits Atlanta should chase at the top end of the draft even with their investments in Kaleb McGary and Jake Matthews at either end of the line.
Baltimore Sun - C.J. Doon (1/14)
8. Kyle Hamilton, S, Notre Dame
Athlon Sports - Bryan Fischer (1/13)
8. Derek Stingley Jr., CB, LSU
San Diego Union Tribune - Eddie Brown (1/13)
8. David Ojabo, EDGE, Michigan
USA Today - Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz (1/12)
8. George Karlaftis, EDGE, Purdue
For The Win - Charles McDonald (1/12)
8. Kyle Hamilton, S, Notre Dame
The Draft Network - Joe Marino (1/10)
8. Jordan Davis, IDL, Georgia
Jordan Davis can immediately change the dynamics of the Falcons defense and a player like him is necessary for Pees' system to fully unleash. He will make Grady Jarrett better and those two playing off each other can be lethal. He will make Deion Jones better because he'll deal with less contact and will be freed up to trigger and fill. He will make a defense that needs to find toughness immediately more stout and will drastically improve the Falcons' play in the trenches.
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