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Atlanta Falcons select G Wes Schweitzer in sixth round of 2016 NFL Draft

By Freddie Boston

Feb 25, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff speaks to the media during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 25, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff speaks to the media during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Atlanta Falcons have selected guard Wes Schweitzer out of San Jose State with their sixth-round selection.

Safety: Check. Linebacker: Check. Tight end: Check.

Guard? Enter Wes Schweitzer of San Jose State. Schweitzer offers some depth to the interior of the Falcons’ offensive line and could be groomed into a starter at some point in the future. The Falcons were able to fix another need with this pick.

This selection follows first-round pick Keanu Neal, a safety out of Florida. Neal is a violent hitter who does his best work in the box. He will offer plenty as a run-stuffer and can be an enforcer in the defensive backfield. Dan Quinn has been searching for his Kam Chancellor on defense for Atlanta, and Neal can be the guy to do just that.

In Round 2, the Falcons traded back two spots with the Houston Texans to grab linebacker Deion Jones out of LSU. Jones adds some much needed speed on defense, and he can drop in coverage and make plays on the football. This is an area the Falcons needed to get better in, and they have. Two smart picks made by the Falcons.

The third selection was tight end Austin Hooper out of Stanford. It’s hoped Hooper can become the big-time mismatch in the passing game the Falcons have missed since Tony Gonzalez. He can attack the middle of the field as a receiver.

The Falcons’ first pick on day three was Minnesota linebacker De’Vondre Campbell. The Falcons continue to add athleticism on defense, which is another exciting building block moving forward.

It’s been a busy offseason for the Falcons so far. We’ve already seen center Alex Mack, wide receiver Mohamed Sanu, defensive lineman Derrick Shelby and linebackers Courtney Upshaw and Sean Weatherspoon come to town. The roster is getting stronger.

What are your thoughts on the pick?