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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; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback Gunner Kiel (11) drops back to pass against the Temple Owls during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Temple defeated Cincinnati 34-13. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback Gunner Kiel (11) drops back to pass against the Temple Owls during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Temple defeated Cincinnati 34-13. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports /

The pick has absolutely nothing to do with starter Matt Ryan, who is playing out his best season as Falcons’ quarterback. Matt Schaub won’t be around as backup long term so the Atlanta uses this selection to set up a future asset. Taking a chance on a possible diamond in the rough this late into the NFL Draft should never be debated.

Selecting Gunner Kiel provides the Falcons a 6’4, 222-lb quarterback with some potential.

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