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Atlanta Falcons: 7-round mock draft

By Colin Hubbard

Sep 26, 2015; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell (26) catches a pass against Southern University Jaguars during the second half at Sanford Stadium. Georgia defeated Southern 48-6. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 26, 2015; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell (26) catches a pass against Southern University Jaguars during the second half at Sanford Stadium. Georgia defeated Southern 48-6. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 28, 2016; Mobile, AL, USA; South squad quarterback Dak Prescott of Mississippi State (15) avoids the pressure of defensive end Noah Spence of Eastern Kentucky (97) during Senior Bowl practice at Ladd-Peebles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Glenn Andrews-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 28, 2016; Mobile, AL, USA; South squad quarterback Dak Prescott of Mississippi State (15) avoids the pressure of defensive end Noah Spence of Eastern Kentucky (97) during Senior Bowl practice at Ladd-Peebles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Glenn Andrews-USA TODAY Sports /

*Trade: Atlanta Falcons receive the 29th overall pick, 2016 2nd round pick (61st overall) and 4th round pick (129th overall )

   Arizona Cardinals receive 17th overall pick*

Round 1, 29th overall: DE Noah Spence, Eastern Kentucky 

Immediately following the 2016 Senior Bowl many felt as if pass rushing specialist Noah Spence had solidified himself as a top 15 draft pick but here we are three weeks before the draft and he might not even be a first-round pick.

Spence’s off-the-field issues are well-known at this time. He started his college career at Ohio State but wound up finishing things up with Eastern Kentucky after dealing with some issues. But what thing has remained constant and that’s his ability to rush the quarterback.

When we’re talking about pure pass rushers, Spence is one of the best in this draft and would be a smart fit with the Atlanta Falcons if they decide to trade down. But you ask, why trade down if you’re the Falcons? Well, it’s quite obvious.

If you can trade down 12 spots in the draft and still get one of the top pass rushers, why not do it? You will wind up picking up at least two extra draft picks and in a draft in which the Falcons have the absolute fewest in the league, it would be best for business.