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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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Dec 29, 2015; Tucson, AZ, USA; Nevada Wolf Pack defensive end Ian Seau (8) rushes against the Colorado State Rams in the Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 29, 2015; Tucson, AZ, USA; Nevada Wolf Pack defensive end Ian Seau (8) rushes against the Colorado State Rams in the Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

Round 7, 236th overall: OLB Ian Seau, Nevada

Ian Seau is the nephew of the late Junior Seau and is going to make his way onto a team whether or not gets drafted. While playing at Nevada, Seau was used as a standup edge rusher and did a great job of it. He made a lot of big plays in his college career but scouts question whether or not he can translate that into the NFL.

Drafting someone in the seventh round is usually just a shot in the dark. The pick is used on a player that you probably didn’t work out personally but saw at a pro day and was intrigued. Drafting a guy with the last name of Seau is an honor in itself and would instantly become the talk of the town.

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Drafting him might just be a publicity stunt, but it would be a smart one. He could very well find himself on the Falcons’ practice squad or shock everyone and make his way onto the 53-man roster. While that isn’t likely, he could make his way onto the roster in a couple of years. He’s definitely worth the pick.