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Atlanta Falcons: Updated 2016 7-round Mock Draft

By Eric Robinson

Nov 28, 2015; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Michael Thomas (3) prior to the game against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2015; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Michael Thomas (3) prior to the game against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Round 2, 50th overall: WR Michael Thomas, Ohio State, 6’3 210 lbs

Oct 24, 2015; Piscataway, NJ, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Michael Thomas (3) crosses goal line for touchdown against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the second quarter at High Points Solutions Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim O
Oct 24, 2015; Piscataway, NJ, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Michael Thomas (3) crosses goal line for touchdown against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the second quarter at High Points Solutions Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim O /

It’s clear that the #2 wide receiver spot needs an upgrade with Julio Jones and Justin Hardy already in place as WR1 and WR3. What they get here is a receiver in Thomas who I deem to be the best route runner out of Ohio State in quite some time.

What they also get is a receiver who is only scratching the surface of his potential. He has NFL size, solid, reliable hands, cerebral in his routes, as we;; as being a YAC producer. He may not possess the “burner” speed but watch his tape and what you will see is a receiver with exceptional footwork that can pick apart cornerbacks.