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Atlanta Falcons trade down in full 7 round all SEC mock draft

By Nick Halden

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 31: Christian Harris #8 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates his sack with Henry To'oTo'o #10 of the Alabama Crimson Tide during the third quarter against the Cincinnati Bearcats in the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic for the College Football Playoff semifinal game at AT&T Stadium on December 31, 2021 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 31: Christian Harris #8 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates his sack with Henry To'oTo'o #10 of the Alabama Crimson Tide during the third quarter against the Cincinnati Bearcats in the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic for the College Football Playoff semifinal game at AT&T Stadium on December 31, 2021 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) /
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MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 31: Jordan Davis #99 of the Georgia Bulldogs rushes the quarterback in the third quarter of the game against the Michigan Wolverines in the Capital One Orange Bowl for the College Football Playoff semifinal game at Hard Rock Stadium on December 31, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 31: Jordan Davis #99 of the Georgia Bulldogs rushes the quarterback in the third quarter of the game against the Michigan Wolverines in the Capital One Orange Bowl for the College Football Playoff semifinal game at Hard Rock Stadium on December 31, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) /

Atlanta Falcons. Jordan Davis. 13. player. 44. . Defensive tackle

Moving down left the Atlanta Falcons with a tough choice, they could address their run defense with Jordan Davis or opt to draft another Alabama receiver in Jameson Williams.  For this simulation, we opted to go with Davis whose skill seems guaranteed to translate to the next level. Williams is very talented but there are plenty of options in free agency at the receiver position.

Atlanta will be unable to find a player of Jordan’s skill level at his position in free agency. Jordan Davis comes in and fixes a lot of Atlanta’s defensive problems on day one. Paired with Grady Jarrett Atlanta can bring in almost any competent veteran edge rushers and they will find success.

Opposing offensive lines are going to have a potential disaster on their hands any time Davis and Jarret are lined up together.  Their size and abilities to push the pocket combined should help with Atlanta’s issues getting pressure and help to stop the run.

As nice as it would have been to have picked a receiver in this spot Atlanta’s biggest problem is fixing their defense. If they can address their issues defensively Matt Ryan can make a combination of Gage, Pitts, and veteran additions productive enough for the Falcons offense to take a step forward.

Jordan Davis would have been a reach at ten but trading down and getting future draft capital while taking the exact position they needed is a win.

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