Atlanta Falcons: Looking Ahead at the 2015 NFL Draft
By Sam Kweon
Defensive End Sep 14, 2013; Lincoln, NE, USA; UCLA Bruins quarterback Brett Hundley (17) runs away from Nebraska Cornhuskers defender Randy Gregory (44) in the third quarter at Memorial Stadium. UCLA won 41-21. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports
“The pass rush is bad… The pass rush is pathetic… The pass rush MUST BE IMPROVED.”
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Words of Atlanta Falcons fans all year long so far, is the fact that they simply cannot get to the quarterback. The team has a gifted secondary that has the ability to hold up when not having to cover for 10 seconds. Kroy Biermann may be the biggest bust of this season, and there has been no pass rush generated at all.
Possible Draft Picks: Randy Gregory DE Nebraska… Dante Fowler DE Florida… Shilique Calhoun DE Michigan State
Reach Pick: Randy Gregory
I want this kid so bad, just look at his highlight film below from his 2013 season.
"(Projected as 11th pick in Mock Draft) “The best pass-rushing defensive player in College Football today, enough said. He is going to be special.” ESPN"
Ideal Pick: Dante Fowler
"(Projected as 15th pick in Mock Draft) “A Florida native, Randy Fowler plays with a nonstop motor and the active play style that makes it uncomfortable for blockers,” CBS"
Shilique Calhoun
"(Projected as 19th pick in Mock Draft) “A pure pass rusher, Calhoun is still developing is several aspects as a pass rusher, but the raw tools are there for him to evolve into a dangerous rush threat,” CBS"