Social Media Buzz Around Draft Day

With the NFL Draft taking place tonight, many fans and analysts are spreading their hot takes and potential rumors.

Ian Rapoport, NFL journalist, has indicated that the Falcons could be considering to move up to a higher pick. This move could be in efforts to snag Forrest Lamp, the highly touted WKU Guard, who has worked out with the Falcons and seems to be well liked by Dimitroff and Co., but is unlikely to be available at Pick 31.

A writer for SB Nation’s Falcoholic has suggested that the Falcons may trade up or trade down, but probably won’t stay with the 31st overall pick. Trading down could be an effort to give the Falcons more picks, an unwillingness to give up too much for the player the Falcons front office most desires, or a gamble that the player desired will still be available later in the draft.

Another Atlanta sports writer expressed his desire to get Vic Beasley some help in the draft. The Falcons pass rush was sporadic at best in 2016, and a boost could improve the entire defense and take some pressure off of a young secondary. However, maybe the Falcons could improve the pass rush with picks in the second and third rounds, saving the first round pick for the best player available or a more pressing need.

Whatever the Falcons do, it will be interesting to see how fans react and how the player fits Atlanta’s mold for success in 2017.