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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 7, Pick 236: Josh Forrest, Kentucky, 6’3 245 lbs

Oct 11, 2014; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats linebacker Josh Forrest (45) runs or a touchdown after intercepting the ball against the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks in the first half at Commonwealth Stadium. Kentucky defeated Louisiana-Monroe 48-14. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 11, 2014; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats linebacker Josh Forrest (45) runs or a touchdown after intercepting the ball against the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks in the first half at Commonwealth Stadium. Kentucky defeated Louisiana-Monroe 48-14. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports /

Next: Five first round options for the Atlanta Falcons

A raw but talented player with intrigue. Forrest didn’t play football until his junior year of high school and that was at wide receiver. Yet he still earned an FBS scholarship at an SEC school nonetheless. Forrest is a project for DQ and the defensive staff but in the seventh round, S Akeem King went off the board for Atlanta and the staff could shoot for a project with potential.

Other names to consider: K Roberto Aguayo, QB Brandon Allen, QB Kevin Hogan