Atlanta Falcons: Updated 2017 Full Mock Draft 2.0


Oct 21, 2016; Berkeley, CA, USA; Oregon Ducks tight end Pharaoh Brown (85) celebrates with quarterback Justin Herbert (10) after scoring a touchdown against the California Golden Bears during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
The Atlanta Falcons have finally reached their bye week in the 2016 season and 6-4 with the No. 1 scoring offense, No. 2 passing offense, and No. 2 in overall offense.
The Atlanta Falcons have done a very good job at this point of the season to establish an identity of being a team that takes advantage of inconsistency from division foes, and being a team that shows gradual improvements from the disaster that was the 2015 season.
So with a little break within the season, what better time to install the latest mock draft for the Atlanta Falcons, than now? Atlanta’s needs are quite obvious from our last mock draft, which are defensive tackle, pass rusher, shoring up depth/possible new starters on the offensive line and at free safety.
The 2017 free agency will be interesting for the Falcons as well. Although I wouldn’t be surprised if the Falcons are less active in free agency period next offseason when compared to the 2016 free agency. This draft will be able to shore up a number of needs for the Falcons. Here is the new updated mock for the Falcons.

Oct 3, 2015; Champaign, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini defensive end Dawuane Smoot (91) sacks Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr. (4) at Memorial Stadium. The Fighting Illini won 14 – 13. Mandatory Credit: Mike Granse-USA TODAY Sports
Dawuane Smoot
Defensive End, Illinois
Smoot provides a quality blend of power, speed, with improving instincts. He has shown bend from time to time around the edge and with time, Smoot can refine his pass rushing arsenal to be a well-rounded pass rusher. Having his unique ability along with Falcons edge rusher Vic Beasley can mesh quite well and will provide a nice weapon on a defensive line that is still in need for a boost in pass rushing.

Sep 3, 2016; Auburn, AL, USA; Auburn Tigers defensive tackle Montravius Adams (1) walks off the field at halftime against the Clemson Tigers during the first half at Jordan Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Shanna Lockwood-USA TODAY Sports
Montravius Adams
Defensive tackle, Auburn

Nov 29, 2014; Columbus, OH, USA; Michigan Wolverines offensive lineman Mason Cole (52) blocks during the first half versus the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium. Ohio State won the game 42-28. Mandatory Credit: Joe Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports
Mason Cole
Offensive Guard , Michigan

Sep 3, 2016; Charlottesville, VA, USA; Virginia Cavaliers running back Taquan Mizzell (4) carries the ball as Richmond Spiders defensive back David Jones (13) defends during the first half at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports
David Jones
Free Safety, Richmond

Sep 10, 2016; Eugene, OR, USA; Oregon Ducks tight end Pharaoh Brown (85) runs against the Virginia Cavaliers defense in the first quarter at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cole Elsasser-USA TODAY Sports
Pharaoh Brown
Tight End, Oregon
Erik Magnuson
Offensive Tackle, Michigan

Nov 14, 2015; Berkeley, CA, USA; Oregon State Beavers wide receiver Jordan Villamin (13) carries the ball as California Golden Bears cornerback Darius Allensworth (2) and linebacker Hardy Nickerson (47) defend during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports