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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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** TRADE** Atlanta Falcons receives 4th round pick (106th overall) and 6th round pick (185th overall)

Chicago Bears receives 3rd round pick (81st overall)

Round 4, 106th overall (from Chicago): Connor McGovern, G, Missouri

Jan 26, 2016; Fairhope, AL, USA; South squad offensive guard Connor McGovern of Missouri (60) blocks during Senior Bowl practice at Fairhope Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Glenn Andrews-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 26, 2016; Fairhope, AL, USA; South squad offensive guard Connor McGovern of Missouri (60) blocks during Senior Bowl practice at Fairhope Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Glenn Andrews-USA TODAY Sports /

The team addressed the center spot with Alex Mack and that upgrade alone is going to pay dividends very quickly. The guard spot is the concern now for the Falcons. McGovern is strong as an ox, gritty, and most importantly, a fit for the zone blocking scheme.

If the 33 reps on the bench press at the combine doesn’t entice you, maybe being the record holder at Missouri with a 690-pound squat should do the trick. As far as skills go, McGovern has big, active hands, with solid foot quickness. His pass protection needs a little adjusting but has a fourth rounder, McGovern is well worth the pick here.