The 2015 draft laid the foundation for coach Dan Quinn and his tenure in Atlanta. Selections of edge rusher Vic Beasley, DT Grady Jarrett and WR Justin Hardy, amongst others, added key pieces to the blueprint of Quinn’s remolding of the Falcons.
The 2016 NFL Draft holds equal importance and that’s not even mentioning that with only five picks, Quinn has to be precise with his selections. Today, I will take a crack at the selections and provide a mock draft for 2016. Let’s get started.
First round – Myles Jack, LB, UCLA – 6’1 230 lbs
It’s debatable that linebacker is the biggest need for the Falcons at the moment.