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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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Oct 3, 2014; Provo, UT, USA; Utah State Aggies linebacker Nick Vigil (41) runs with the ball during the second half against the Brigham Young Cougars at Lavell Edwards Stadium. Utah State won 35-20. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 3, 2014; Provo, UT, USA; Utah State Aggies linebacker Nick Vigil (41) runs with the ball during the second half against the Brigham Young Cougars at Lavell Edwards Stadium. Utah State won 35-20. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports /

Round 3, 81st overall: ILB, Nick Vigil, Utah State 

The Atlanta Falcons’ motto ever since Dan Quinn arrived on scene has been speed and that’s exactly what they will be getting from inside linebacker Nick Vigil in the third round. Vigil’s 4.72 40-yard dash time was very solid and would give Atlanta a Paul Worrilow vs Vigil training camp battle for the starting job.

General Manager Thomas Dimitroff has always had a hard on for the 3-cone drill and guess who posted the fastest time at the combine? Vigil. He also had the fastest time in the 20-yard shuttle and need I remind you this is including outside linebackers as well? Vigil had a faster time than Darron Lee to put things into further perspective.

Vigil, at 6-foot-2, 239 pounds needs to add some weight if he wants to make it in the league as an inside linebacker. He had all the instincts you would want to be a successful player in the NFL and if he adds some weight he could be one of the steals of the draft.

The Falcons would be dumb not to draft him in the third round if he’s still available.