Are mock drafts great predictive tools? No. Do they give us a look at possible futures that are intriguing, and help us connect teams with prospects in a way that’s at least interesting, if not sometimes valuable? Sure.
That’s certainly the case for the latest three round mock from legendary hair-haver Mel Kiper Jr. and reporter and analyst Field Yates at ESPN, where the Atlanta Falcons unsurprisingly wind up using three of their four picks on high-upside defenders to prop up the side of the ball that needs more help heading into the 2024 season.