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2017 Atlanta Falcons Mock Draft: Intriguing Scenario at the Bye Week

By Scott Carasik

Sep 26, 2015; Winston-Salem, NC, USA; Indiana Hoosiers head coach Kevin Wilson talks with offensive lineman Dan Feeney (67) during the first quarter against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at BB&T Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 26, 2015; Winston-Salem, NC, USA; Indiana Hoosiers head coach Kevin Wilson talks with offensive lineman Dan Feeney (67) during the first quarter against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at BB&T Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /
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October 22, 2016; Pasadena, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins defensive back Fabian Moreau (10) defends but is called for pass interfence against Utah Utes wide receiver Tim Patrick (12) during the second half at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
October 22, 2016; Pasadena, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins defensive back Fabian Moreau (10) defends but is called for pass interfence against Utah Utes wide receiver Tim Patrick (12) during the second half at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

2016: 10 games played, 28 tackles, 1.0 tackle for loss, 1 interception, 1 fumble forced, 9 pass deflections

2015: 3 games played, 8 tackles, 1 pass deflection, Injury Redshirt after 3 games

2014: 13 games played, 53 tackles, 3.0 tackles for loss, 1 interception, 8 pass deflections

2013: 12 games played, 52 tackles, 0.5 tackles for loss, 1 fumble forced, 4 pass deflections

2012: 11 games played, 4 tackles

The Falcons have some depth at cornerback right now with Desmond Trufant and Jalen Collins projecting as long-term starters with Brian Poole, Akeem King and C.J. Goodwin looking like talented depth. However, assuming they let Robert Alford leave in free agency, the Falcons could use some more competition at the bottom of the cornerback depth chart. When looking at corners, finding guys who are taller and more physical is definitely the way to go.

And Fabian Moreau from UCLA is exactly that. He’s a 6’0″, 195-pound cornerback who has long arms and a strong frame. He can play both in the slot and outside on defense. However, the strongest aspect of Moreau’s game is his ability to find the ball in the air. He tracks it effectively and can make good plays when need be. His speed just isn’t top notch. But put him in Atlanta’s defense and on the special teams unit, and he’ll be an asset on both.