Atlanta Falcons Mock Draft Roundup: Bud Dupree rising
Dec 6, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Blake Sims (6) is pressured by Missouri Tigers defensive lineman Shane Ray (56) in the first quarter of the 2014 SEC Championship at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
CBS Sports: Rob Rang, Dane Brugler, Pete Prisco, Will Brinson
Dupree gets some more love here in the four mock drafts provided by the CBS Sports experts. Dupree features twice, while we also see Shane Ray again along with Randy Gregory.
Dec 27, 2014; San Diego, CA, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive end Randy Gregory (4) looks on before the game against the USC Trojans in the 2014 Holiday Bowl at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
Rob Rang — DE Alvin Dupree, Kentucky
Dane Brugler — DE Shane Ray, Missouri
Pete Prisco — DE Alvin Dupree, Kentucky
Will Brinson — DE Randy Gregory, Nebraska
We’ve taken a look at Dupree and Ray already, but the interesting one here is Randy Gregory.
The Nebraska star was predicted by many to be taken in top ten, but has seen his stock fall dramatically after admitting to testing positive for marijuana at the combine.
On the field, Gregory has the potential to become a fantastic player in Dan Quinn’s system.
The 6’5″, 235-pounder is a tough player who would be able to help out both in stopping the run as well as enhancing the pass rush. He could be a major piece to the rebuild on defense under Quinn, assuming he doesn’t run into any issues off the football field.
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