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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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Dec 5, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Clemson Tigers center Jay Guillermo (57) prepares to snap the ball during the second half against the North Carolina Tar Heels in the ACC football championship game at Bank of America Stadium. Clemson defeated North Carolina 45-37. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 5, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Clemson Tigers center Jay Guillermo (57) prepares to snap the ball during the second half against the North Carolina Tar Heels in the ACC football championship game at Bank of America Stadium. Clemson defeated North Carolina 45-37. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /

2016: Started 10 games at center

2015: Played 15 games at center, starting 13 of them

2014: Played 8 games at center and guard

2013: Played 8 games at center and guard

2012: Redshirted

One spot on the Falcons that could use even more depth is the offensive line. They have just Jake Matthews, Alex Mack, Andy Levitre and Wes Schweitzer under contract for the 2017 season as of now. Even with an earlier pick along the offensive line and a re-signing of both Tom Compton and Ryan Schraeder at tackle and Ben Garland at center, the Falcons could always use more competition along the line.

That’s where Jay Guillermo comes in. He’s a very good offensive lineman who has played in a scheme that incorporates both zone and gap-style concepts at Clemson. His 6’3″, 310-pound frame would also give Atlanta some more size on the interior even if he is just depth during his time in the Peach State. Guillermo has experience at both guard and center and could make a seamless transition to the NFL allowing the Falcons to slide Garland back over to defense.