Atlanta Falcons 2014 Mock Draft: Post Free Agency Edition
By Jake Bennett
Jan.1, 2013; Miami, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles defensive back Terrence Brooks (31) reacts after defeating the Northern Illinois Huskies 31-10 during the 2013 Orange Bowl game at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Round 3: S Terrence Brooks, Florida St.
Important Stat: Ran a 4.42 in the Combine’s 40 yard dash.
Thomas DeCoud was released last week, leaving a major hole in the secondary. Dimitroff will need to address the need early, and who better than an aggressive safety who’s from a winning culture?
The 5’11”, 198 lbs Brooks is just slightly undersized for a NFL free safety, but his hops and bone-rattling hits will make you think twice about catching a pass in his presence. Speed is also on his resume, with a 4.42 combine 40 time.
Trufant, Alfrod, Moore, and Brooks will solidify the secondary for years to come, and with Moore not scheduled to hit free agency until 2017, the unit could grow and develop for the next three seasons.