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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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Round 3, Pick 81: OG Cody Whitehair, Kansas State, 6’3 300 lbs

Sep 27, 2014; Manhattan, KS, USA; Kansas State Wildcats offensive linesman Cody Whitehair (55) waits to block UTEP Miners defensive lineman Nick Usher (36) during first-quarter action at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Sewell-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 27, 2014; Manhattan, KS, USA; Kansas State Wildcats offensive linesman Cody Whitehair (55) waits to block UTEP Miners defensive lineman Nick Usher (36) during first-quarter action at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Sewell-USA TODAY Sports /

Whitehair offers versatility as he has played tackle and guard at Kansas State but Whitehair will strictly be at left guard next to emerging left tackle Jake Matthews. Whitehair possesses athleticism which is greatly needed of course for the zone blocking scheme. Another asset with Whitehair is his ten inches hands and well as his refined technique which is the result of being a four-year start at the collegiate level.

Current left guard Andy Levitre left a lot to be desired this past season and an upgrade at the guard position is very much possible. Whitehair offers stability as well as youth which is also needed on this entire team.

Other names to consider: OG Christian Westerman, DT Maliek Collins, DT Sheldon Day, WR Will Fuller