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NFL: Atlanta Falcons Draft Recap

Posted on April 24, 2010 By Chris (Edit) Leave a Comment

I don’t know what to say about the Falcons. Sean Weatherspoon at #19 was a really good pick, but that’s about it. Dominique Franks has some promise and will probably make the team, but every other pick was just…ehhh…blahhh. Furthermore, the team needed to address the DE position and they didn’t. Final Grade: C . First three picks…

Round 1, Pick #19: Sean Weatherspoon, OLB, Missouri

  • What he brings: Weatherspoon has tremendous size and strength. He also possesses good straight-line speed, which gives him wide range. He has improved his overall ball skills as well as his ability in coverage, and he should be a starting three-down linebacker within a few years.

Round 3, Pick #19: Corey Peters, DT, Kentucky

  • What he brings: Peters is a one-gap defensive tackle with adequate quickness and ability to find the ball. He also shows pass-rushing capabilities, but he needs to add more moves to his repertoire. He has an inconsistent motor, which is a concern, and he will probably be a rotational guy.

Round 3, Pick #34: Mike Johnson, OG, Alabama

  • What he brings: Johnson is a very intelligent, instinctive and nimble athlete for the position. He does a good job taking proper initial angles and has great lateral movement to reach or cut off defenders down the line of scrimmage. He could develop a more aggressive and tougher mentality and needs to be more of a finisher at this point.
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