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Atlanta Falcons: Updated 2016 Mock Draft

By Eric Robinson

Nov 21, 2015; Stillwater, OK, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah (38) reacts during the game against the Baylor Bears at Boone Pickens Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Ferguson-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 21, 2015; Stillwater, OK, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah (38) reacts during the game against the Baylor Bears at Boone Pickens Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Ferguson-USA TODAY Sports /
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*Trade: Atlanta Falcons receive 29th overall pick, 2016 2nd round pick (61st overall) and 2017 4th round pick

             Arizona Cardinals receive 17th overall pick*

Round 1, 29th overall: DE Emmanuel Ogbah, Oklahoma State, 6’4 275 lbs

Nov 21, 2015; Stillwater, OK, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah (38) reacts during the game against the Baylor Bears at Boone Pickens Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Ferguson-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 21, 2015; Stillwater, OK, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah (38) reacts during the game against the Baylor Bears at Boone Pickens Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Ferguson-USA TODAY Sports /

With the Arizona Cardinals in win now mode, they trade up to 17th while Dan Quinn and the Falcons trade down, get an extra pick in the second round and another pick to sweeten the deal in 2017. This move will more than likely take Atlanta out of the running for a Shaq Lawson or Reggie Ragland, however there is still outstanding talent at 29th. The Falcons snag an intriguing edge rusher in Ogbah to add a little more muscle to the defensive line. He already possesses an NFL type frame and his red flags (slow burst and little hand usage) are two facets that can be fixed with a little extra attention from the coaching staff. Ogbah is strong, gritty, and has a motor that will have his teammates feeding off of.

Other names to consider: DE Kevin Dodd, DE Jonathan Bullard, LB Jaylon Smith