Atlanta Falcons: Updated 2016 Mock Draft

Sep 19, 2015; Fort Worth, TX, USA; TCU Horned Frogs wide receiver Josh Doctson (9) catches a touchdown pass past Southern Methodist Mustangs defensive back David Johnson (4) during the first half at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /

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Sep 3, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn (center in cap) and his players react after stopping a two point conversion to protect the lead against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half at the Georgia Dome. The Falcons defeated the Ravens 20-19. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

A new week. A new mock draft. Well sort of.

The needs of the Atlanta Falcons are not a secret anymore. Last week’s mock draft highlighted the needs of DE, S, WR, OG, and LB. The number of total draft picks (five) come up short for Atlanta with roughly six or seven team needs. The free agency period may receive a little more focus from the staff and the front office due to the team possibly having more flexibility in that realm than they will in the draft. Unless GM Thomas Dimitroff transforms into a modern-day Houdini and accumulate another draft pick or two (or for wishful thinking, another three or four), Dan Quinn, Dimitroff and the rest of the front office will have to turn those handful of draft picks into magic beans.

Small talk aside, let’s get things started: