4 QBs Atlanta Falcons could target in rumored trade for No. 1 pick

Florida Gators quarterback Anthony Richardson (15) tries to shake off South Carolina Gamecocks defensive back Tyrese Ross (20) during first half action as Florida takes on South Carolina at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, November 12, 2022.Syndication Gainesville Sun /

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Dec 31, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) runs away from the pocket to throw a touchdown pass to Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. (18), not in photo, against Georgia Bulldogs during the first quarter of the Peach Bowl in the College Football Playoff semifinal at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.Osu22uga Kwr 16Syndication The Columbus Dispatch /

4. C.J. Stroud, QB, Ohio State Buckeyes

In my opinion, C.J. Stroud is the least likely quarterback to be drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the first round.

If you haven’t heard my reasoning yet then here it is, head coach Arthur Smith has always picked mobile quarterbacks when he has had his choice (e.g. Ryan Tannehill, Marcus Mariota, & Desmond Ridder). C.J. Stroud is not a mobile quarterback, he is a pocket passer.

Sure, Smith did just fine with Matt Ryan in 2021, but when he has his choice, he chooses a passer with legs. Stroud just doesn’t fit what we have seen from the Falcons’ head coach.

Nonetheless, he is a great talent who put up some ridiculous production. He certainly still has a chance to become the newest Atlanta franchise quarterback. If Smith believes in him, then he needs to draft him.