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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 3, 81st overall: LB Deion Jones, LSU , 6’1 222 lbs

Dec 29, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders quarterback Patrick Mahomes (5) is sacked by LSU Tigers linebacker Deion Jones (45) in the first quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 29, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders quarterback Patrick Mahomes (5) is sacked by LSU Tigers linebacker Deion Jones (45) in the first quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports /

One of the best pure athletes in the entire draft, Jones clocked in his 40-yard dash with a 4.59 seconds and there is little doubt that Jones can be unleashed in the Falcons defense. The “Will” linebacker spot became vacant with the release of Justin Durant a few weeks back and Jones can be tabbed as the replacement.

Yes, his size is an issue. However, the ultimate motive is to be “fast and physical”. Viewing his tape, Jones covered both aspects in 2015 with 100 total tackles, 13.5 tackles for loss, five sacks, two INTs. The Falcons needs a boost of athleticism in a major way and Jones can definitely provide that.