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Atlanta Falcons: Updated 2016 7-round mock draft

By Eric Robinson

Jan 12, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Darron Lee gestures to the crowd in the fourth quarter against the Oregon Ducks in the 2015 CFP National Championship Game at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 12, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Darron Lee gestures to the crowd in the fourth quarter against the Oregon Ducks in the 2015 CFP National Championship Game at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports /
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Round 2, 50th overall: Keanu Neal, SS , Florida

Sep 26, 2015; Gainesville, FL, USA; Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Joshua Dobbs (11) stiff arms Florida Gators defensive back Keanu Neal (42) during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 26, 2015; Gainesville, FL, USA; Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Joshua Dobbs (11) stiff arms Florida Gators defensive back Keanu Neal (42) during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

I don’t think I have to go into great detail about this prospect and why he needs to be an Atlanta Falcon. Simply put, Neal is an aggressive enforcer with bad intentions for ball carriers. If you’re in his path, with the ball in your hand, and play for the opposite team, be prepared to hear his footsteps and feel his wrath. Neal is currently 6-0 and in the neighborhood of 210 pounds at the moment, but he has the frame to eventually fill out at around 220-225 lbs. Neal missed two games in 2015 and still totaled 96 tackles, two sacks, and an interception. Neal also has great instincts and is explosive as a downhill hitter. Atlanta needs somebody who plays with an attitude and that’s what Neal can provide plus more.