The Falcons put together a small but intriguing class in Thomas Dimitroff’s final year on the job, and their ability to contribute in 2021 will matter a lot. Lenoir isn’t likely to be an impact starter, but he could fill a Blidi Wreh-Wilson role for Atlanta as a spot starter and versatile reserve option. That means wild trades are (mostly) off the table, and I’ll be taking my best shot at figuring out the team’s targets. The Green Bay Packers are going into the draft with 10 picks, including the 29th overall pick in the first round. Atlanta has time to coach Sehoko up and get him ready to take on a larger role, and his size profile would be a perfect complement to the players already on the roster. I don’t generally agree with taking RBs early, but the value is simply too good to pass up here. There is good depth in this draft class, particular at EDGE and safety, and the Falcons can still find quality contributors at this point in the draft. He’s good at reading his blocks and taking the right angle to break off big runs. Smith’s best trait is his explosiveness, as he can be a terror off the snap. Read More: NFL Draft: Ideal landing spots for top 5 defensive players. Stanford WR Simi Fehoko has tremendous size at 6’3, 222 and pairs it with incredible speed and agility (4.44 40-yard dash and a 6.78 3-cone). Oregon’s Deommodore Lenoir is one of them. In just two days the waiting will be over and we will finally find out who the Pittsburgh Steelers will be selecting in the 2021 NFL draft. Jan 3, 2021; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Ndamukong Suh (93) pressures Atlanta Falcons … PFF's senior analysts mock all seven rounds of the 2021 NFL Draft, sending Trevor Lawrence to Jacksonville, Justin Fields to San Francisco, Zach Wilson to the New York Jets and Kyle Pitts to the Atlanta Falcons. Share your comments and your own mock drafts below! While I still believe it’s most likely to be Fields at 4 when the dust settles, there’s certainly a strong case to be made for taking the most talented player in the draft here and trying to “ride it out” with Matt Ryan over the next 3-4 years. It makes more sense now that the top-three selections in the 2021 NFL Draft are expected to be quarterbacks. The 2021 NFL Draft is officially here, with just hours to go until the Falcons are on the clock with the 4th overall pick. Two-round 2021 NFL mock draft: Falcons pull off two trades in top 10, Zaven Collins a surprise pick for Giants Let's see what it looks like if a team trades back, then … 1st-Round Smith must get stronger at the NFL level however, as he can be a liability against the run. Luckily, this is a deep class on the interior, and the Falcons have an opportunity to add a quality player here at 68. Here is a 7-round mock draft featuring a trade down. With the 2021 NFL Draft in the books, it’s worth remembering the 2020 class will be key for Atlanta this year. Terrell. Again, this is a need pick for Atlanta after its defense recorded a mere 29 sacks a season ago. The Draft Network. Falcons 7-round mock draft: Final Edition, 2021 NFL Draft grades: Falcons receive early praise for nine-man class. He’s a fluid mover in space with the ability to bend the edge and create pressure. Under the direction of Fontenot and Smith, the Falcons work to build this team for the long-term in this seven-round 2021 NFL mock draft. Note: This 2021 NFL mock draft was completed using The Draft Network’s Mock Draft Machine. It’s one of the primary reasons quarterbacks had success against the then-Raheem Morris led defense. The issues with Wiggins have primarily been injury-related, as he tore his ACL prior to the 2019 season and had a setback prior to 2020. 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