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7 round mock draft: Falcons trade back, get Heisman finalist QB

By Grayson Freestone

Dec 11, 2021; New York, NY, USA; Heisman candidates (left to right) defensive end Aidan Hutchinson of Michigan and quarterback Kenny Pickett of Pittsburgh and quarterback C.J. Stroud of Ohio State and quarterback Bryce Young of Alabama pose for pictures with the Heisman Trophy during a press conference at the New York Marriott Marquis in New York City. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2021; New York, NY, USA; Heisman candidates (left to right) defensive end Aidan Hutchinson of Michigan and quarterback Kenny Pickett of Pittsburgh and quarterback C.J. Stroud of Ohio State and quarterback Bryce Young of Alabama pose for pictures with the Heisman Trophy during a press conference at the New York Marriott Marquis in New York City. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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South Carolina running back Kevin Harris (20) is stoped by Georgia defensive lineman Travon Walker (44) and Georgia outside linebacker Nolan Smith (4) during the first half of an NCAA college football game between South Carolina and Georgia in Athens, Ga., on Sept. 18, 2021.News Joshua L Jones
South Carolina running back Kevin Harris (20) is stoped by Georgia defensive lineman Travon Walker (44) and Georgia outside linebacker Nolan Smith (4) during the first half of an NCAA college football game between South Carolina and Georgia in Athens, Ga., on Sept. 18, 2021.News Joshua L Jones /

Round 2, Pick 45: Sam Williams (EDGE) – Mississippi

We all know how bad the Falcons pass rush is, one could argue that it is the weakest position group on the entire team. They can also be considered the worst in the NFL. They lack future talent, so they must address it early on.

Here they select Mississippi’s, Sam Williams, who should be considered as a power rusher. At this point, any player is welcomed for the defense. Williams would no doubt be an upgrade over a guy like Steven Means. He would provide a powerful push off the edge.

Round 2, Pick 61: Travon Walker (DT) – Georgia

With the second of three picks for the Falcons in the second round, they decide to stay close to home by drafting an often-forgot about player who was on a supremely talented Georgia defensive line.

Travon Walker is much like Marlon Davidson, he is an athletic player for his huge size, and can line up inside or on the edge. Nothing wrong with adding another versatile player on the defensive line, it just gives Dean Pees another piece to work with.

Round 2, Pick 62: Brandon Joseph (S) – Northwestern

For the second year in a row, the Atlanta Falcons take a safety in the second round, this time they get a different type of player than they got with Richie Grant. Brandon Joseph would come in and instantly be the sideline-to-sideline player that they need. He is a fast player, who provides high upside as a ball hawk.

Round 3, Pick 76: Zach Harrison (EDGE) – Ohio State

Zach Harrison would make for an interesting player for the Falcons. He has extremely high upside, and would likely be an upgrade over any of the current guys. Atlanta just needs to stock up on as many defensive linemen as they can during the offseason.

Harrison is a big guy at six-foot-six and around 270 pounds. However, he does not play like his size would indicate. He reportedly ran a 4.47 in the forty-yard dash. He could have an extremely bright future if he puts it all together.

Round 3, Pick 94: Bernhard Raimann (OT) – Central Michigan

The Falcons need to do something with Kaleb McGary, he has proven that he is not the answer at the right tackle spot for the foreseeable future, here they take care of that issue by taking Bernhard Raimann out of Central Michigan.

Raimann is huge, standing at six-foot-seven, and 300 pounds but he also moves rather fluidly. He is nothing short of NFL-caliber talent, and hopefully, would give Matt Ryan a trustworthy blocker on the right side of the line.