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Atlanta Falcons: Five first round options at pick 17

By Colin Hubbard

Sep 19, 2015; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Reggie Ragland (19) blocks the pass of Mississippi Rebels quarterback Chad Kelly (10)at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 19, 2015; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Reggie Ragland (19) blocks the pass of Mississippi Rebels quarterback Chad Kelly (10)at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports /
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3) Leonard Floyd, OLB, Georgia

Oct 17, 2015; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Leonard Floyd (84) and Missouri Tigers offensive lineman Nate Crawford (55) battle during the second half at Sanford Stadium. Georgia defeated Missouri 9-6. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 17, 2015; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Leonard Floyd (84) and Missouri Tigers offensive lineman Nate Crawford (55) battle during the second half at Sanford Stadium. Georgia defeated Missouri 9-6. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

If you are looking for speed and quickness out of the linebacking position then Leonard Floyd is your guy. Floyd is a Georgia Native and has spent the past three years as a member of the Georgia Bulldogs. In his three years of work. Floyd has done nothing but rack up sacks and big hits which has him sitting pretty heading into the draft.

The Falcons’ current linebacking situation could drastically change in the next couple of months. The starting group currently consists of Justin Durant, Paul Worrilow and a mixture of O’brien Schofield and Brooks Reed. There’s a very good chance that the Falcons will have to starting spots to fill once the draft rolls around in late April.

If the Falcons are in need of a quick young outside linebacker then Floyd is your guy. Listed at 6-3, 232 pounds, Floyd has a relentless motor and injury-free past and could give the Falcons a solid edge rusher to complement Vic Beasley for years to come.

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