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Atlanta Falcons: Updated 2016 NFL Mock Draft

By Eric Robinson

Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the stage before the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the stage before the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 24, 2015; Blacksburg, VA, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies quarterback Michael Brewer (12) throws the ball as Duke Blue Devils linebacker Tinashe Bere (43) and Blue Devils safety Jeremy Cash (16) chase in the first quarter at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 24, 2015; Blacksburg, VA, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies quarterback Michael Brewer (12) throws the ball as Duke Blue Devils linebacker Tinashe Bere (43) and Blue Devils safety Jeremy Cash (16) chase in the first quarter at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

Round 2, Pick 50: S Jeremy Cash, Duke, 6’1 210 lbs

Cash can be a solid upgrade at strong safety as strong safety William Moore is quite possibly a cap casualty. What Cash brings is a physical presence at the strong safety position and sharp instincts/read & react skills. Cash is also a sure tackler with consistent production at Duke (332 total tackles in three full seasons). Cash also brings an NFL size frame as well as an underrated football IQ.

The safety does have some flaws as every other player. He has the ability to provide adequate coverage in short and intermediate routes but don’t expect him to be a ball-hawk. In Quinn’s defense, that may not be required from Cash as DQ can let his SS roam and tackle everything that moves.

Other names to consider: WR Tyler Boyd, SS Jayron Kearse, DE Jonathan Bullard, LB Kentrell Brothers