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
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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Round 3, Pick 81: S Keanu Neal, 6’1 215 lbs, Florida

Oct 31, 2015; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Florida Gators defensive back Keanu Neal (42) tackles Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Terry Godwin (5) during the second half at EverBank Stadium. Florida Gators defeated the Georgia Bulldogs 27-3. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 31, 2015; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Florida Gators defensive back Keanu Neal (42) tackles Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Terry Godwin (5) during the second half at EverBank Stadium. Florida Gators defeated the Georgia Bulldogs 27-3. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

A heat seeking missile. Armed with NFL size and a mission to apply the “hit stick” to anything that moves. A safety who paints, reads Stephen King novels, and enjoys listening to hip-hop before games and pop music afterwards. Florida’s Keanu Neal is a little known secret at this point but don’t be surprised to hear his name a little more often post-Combine. Current Falcons safety William Moore could be a cap casualty this offseason. The addition of Neal give DQ an intimidator in his secondary who can apply great ability in the run support. Neal will have to sharpen his pass coverage a bit but having this type of presence on defense can do wonders.

Other names to consider: SS Miles Killebrew, DT Carl Nassib, OG Christian Westerman, OG Cody Whitehair, OG Joshua Garnett