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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 7, 236th overall: LB Terrance Smith, Florida State, 6’3 239 lbs

Nov 28, 2015; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles linebacker Terrance Smith (24) reacts against the Florida Gators during the second half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Florida State Seminoles defeated the Florida Gators 27-2. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2015; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles linebacker Terrance Smith (24) reacts against the Florida Gators during the second half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Florida State Seminoles defeated the Florida Gators 27-2. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

The Falcons closes out their 2016 draft with the selection of a raw but athletic linebacker. At 6’3 239 lbs, Smith has NFL size but what he doesn’t have quite yet is strength to play on a regular basis.

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With his size and speed, Smith can be an asset to the special teams while also having a developmental window to possibly be an integral part to the Falcons linebacker unit. Given the right amount of time and opportunity, Smith can be a true asset down the road.