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FALCONS DRAFT RECAP: OUT WITH THE OLD

by SemperI | 6 years ago | 0 Comments

FALCONS DRAFT RECAP

 

Did the Atlanta Falcons get better or just a little younger?  That’s the question every fan is asking after this last draft.  The Falcons came into the draft feeling a little “aged” in some significant positions, most notably Offensive Line, Linebacker, Wide Receiver and Cornerback.  Well there’s good news and there’s bad news.  The Falcons managed to shore up some youth in those positions, however there are still questions at Wide Receiver and Cornerback.  Here is a quick look at the newest members of the Atlanta Falcons:

The first pick in the Atlanta Falcons draft came in the way of Outside Linebacker Graham LaCasse.  This bruiser from Oregon State led his team in tackles his junior and senior year.  He has solid speed and accelerates through the gaps well, but where he really excels is his strength and tackling.  During the combine he posted 30 repetitions on the bench press and his college highlights are a testament to his tackling skills.  When he gets his arms around you it’s time to close up shop.

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The Falcons looked to replace an aging offensive lineman with their second pick selecting Guard Robert Latimer out of Michigan.  Latimer is solid man weighing in at 338lbs and posting some very good scores in the combine.  His tape at Michigan shows a balanced player with great strength and solid fundamentals in the run and pass.  He will look to compete with Levitre or Fusco for a starting position this preseason. 

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With a clear need at Outside Linebacker the Falcons went back to defense in the 3rd round.  Selecting Outside Linebacker Martinez Worsley with the 28th pick the Falcons are hoping to solidify their Linebacking Corps.  Worsley a Conference USA All-American led his team in sacks last year and shows some real bursts of speed off the edge.  He has some raw talent at the position and shows signs of Vic Beasley type pursuit.  He will look to unseat long time veteran Brooks Reed from his starting position.

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Without a 4th round pick the Falcons stood idly by as many of their top prospects came off the board.  In the 5th round they finally got a shot and selected Colorado native Tackle Mack McClure.  At 6’6 306lbs he is a dominating force on the outside edge.  He showed some real skill in the passing game not allowing a sack in 10 consecutive games.  While still a prospect he looks like the heir to a starting position when Schraeder departs.

http://daddyleagues.com/genesis/player/28128696/attributes

The 6th round pick came out of need as the Atlanta Falcons looked to find a bruising Fullback to lead their running game into the end zone.  What the found was Stanford graduate Heath Feagles.  He is a strong young man with an excellent mind for the game.  He will be a solid addition to the run game if he continues to grow during training camp and preseason.

http://daddyleagues.com/genesis/player/28128699/attributes

When most people are changing the station, the Atlanta Falcons were hot on their draft board looking for that last gem in the 7th round.  They would like to think they found it in a Tackle out of Maryland Troy McClellan.  While not the strongest of the bunch McClellan seems to be a student of the game showing off high scores in the Wonderlic.  At Maryland he moved from Right to Left tackle seamlessly often being the only lineman to not give up a sack.  The Falcons front office said they were shocked to have a shot at McClellan, stating he would be a starter on 30 of the 32 teams in the NFL. 

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