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2017 NFL Draft: Full Atlanta Falcons Mock Draft 3.0

By Eric Robinson

Oct 15, 2016; Knoxville, TN, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Eddie Jackson (4) returns a kick against the Tennessee Volunteers during the first half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 15, 2016; Knoxville, TN, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Eddie Jackson (4) returns a kick against the Tennessee Volunteers during the first half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 29, 2016; Charlottesville, VA, USA; Louisville Cardinals defensive tackle DeAngelo Brown (97) lines up against the Virginia Cavaliers at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; Charlottesville, VA, USA; Louisville Cardinals defensive tackle DeAngelo Brown (97) lines up against the Virginia Cavaliers at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

In the Falcons defensive scheme, DeAngelo Brown would be primarily used as a 1-Techique defender that often lines up at nose tackle. It’s a position he’s best suited for after totaling 11 tackles for loss and 3 sacks for Louisville this season. The addition of Brown and Watkins along with second-year player Grady Jarrett gives the Falcons a trio of young linemen with solid potential.

After drafting Watkins out of Clemson with pick 56, the Falcons add another big anchor for the d-line rotation in 2017.