Atlanta Falcons: Post-Super Bowl 51 mock draft
Rounds 5 – 7
Round 5: Greg Ward Jr. – WR – Houston
Here’s an interesting pick for the Falcons in the 2017 NFL Draft. Greg Ward Jr. spent his career playing quarterback for Houston. However, many scouts see him as a wide receiver when he makes it to the NFL.
The Falcons can afford to take a project pick here and make the transition to the receiver spot. At 5’10 and 175 pounds, Ward’s 40 times vary but he has blazing speed and could end up being a downfield threat for Matt Ryan.
Round 6: Rayshawn Jenkins – S – Miami
While the Falcons are looking for safety depth, a free safety is needed in this draft class. While Eddie Jackson was mocked early by virtue of being the best safety available, Rayshawn Jenkins is a free safety with great size. At 220 pounds, Jenkins can physically match up against any receiver or tight end in football. The Falcons have been building a defense based on physicality and speed. Adding a duo of Jackson and Jenkins would add to that dynamic.
Round 7: Tim Kimbrough – ILB – Georgia
Adding to the linebacker depth was one of the needs in this draft for the Falcons. In the final round of the draft, going for former Georgia linebacker Tim Kimbrough would be a project pick for the Falcons. At 6-0 and 227 pounds, Kimbrough has athleticism and can get in the backfield quick to make a tackle for loss. With the expanded practice squad rules that went into place, he could find his way on there if he can’t make it right away.