NFL 2023 Mock Draft: Falcons land numerous defensive linemen

Oct 8, 2022; Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, USA; Clemson Tigers defensive end Myles Murphy (98) fights to get past Boston College Eagles offensive lineman Ozzy Trapilo (70) during the second quarter at Alumni Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports /

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Dec 18, 2021; Boca Raton, Florida, USA; Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defensive tackle Brodric Martin (99) celebrates after making a tackle against the Appalachian State Mountaineers during the second half in the 2021 Boca Raton Bowl at FAU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /

Rd. 5, Pk. 161: Brodric Martin – DL – Western Kentucky (6’5″, 340 lbs)

If you want beef on the interior of the Atlanta Falcons defensive line, then Brodric Martin will be your guy. 340 pounds would put him near the top of the NFL in weight—that right there means he shouldn’t be knocked around in the pros.

Clearly, you don’t need me to tell you how he plays the game, he wants to push through you. Playing at Western Kentucky didn’t give him the best competition but you can say that about a lot of great NFL players.

He only had five sacks during his four years as a college player but you aren’t drafting him for his ability to take down the quarterback. The Falcons would just need him to be a disrupter in both the run game and passing game. He could become a powerful interior player for the defense.

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