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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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Round 2, 50th overall: S Keanu Neal, Florida, 6’1 216 lbs

Sep 26, 2015; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators wide receiver Demarcus Robinson (11) stiff arms Florida Gators defensive back Keanu Neal (42) as he defends during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 26, 2015; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators wide receiver Demarcus Robinson (11) stiff arms Florida Gators defensive back Keanu Neal (42) as he defends during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

With the release of William Moore, a clear hole is at strong safety and I’m not a believer that Kemal Ishmael is a shoe-in for the position. So what does DQ set forth to do? He drafts a thumper at strong safety and sits back and relishes in the moment once Neal is delivering devastating hits to whatever moves. For some odd reason, Neal has been under-the-radar lately but I expect that to change as we get closer to draft day. Since most individuals love player comparisons, when watching his film, Neal has a similar skill set to another large safety in Seattle, Kam Chancellor.

Other names to consider: TE Hunter Henry, S Tyvis Powell, S Jeremy Cash