Falcons land pair of Alabama defenders in ESPN’s 7-round mock draft

If you’re not a fan of mock drafts, it’s probably best to avoid the NFL for the next few weeks. Now that most of the top free agents have found homes, the 2024 NFL draft is all anyone will be talking about until the first round kicks off on April 25 in Detroit.

The Atlanta Falcons have done a good job addressing their top needs in free agency, signing quarterback Kirk Cousins and wide receiver Darnell Mooney. While the offense looks ready for Week 1, the defense still needs some work. The team could use a starting cornerback and an edge rusher, two positions that we expect the front office to address in the draft.

ESPN’s Matt Miller released a full seven-round mock draft with the Falcons addressing both needs in the first two rounds. Check out all eight of Atlanta’s projected picks in Miller’s new mock below:

Round 4, Pick 109: OL Tanor Bortolini – Wisconsin

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Miller gives the Falcons some interior offensive line depth here in the fourth round. Wisconsin’s Tanor Bortolini is a good developmental center who could back up Drew Dalman in Atlanta.

Round 5, Pick 143: WR Bub Means – Pitt

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Pittsburgh wideout Bub Means ran a 4.43 40-yard dash at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine. The speedy Georgia native appears to fit the mold of what the Falcons are building on offense under Zac Robinson.

Round 6, Pick 197: OL Walter Rouse – Oklahoma

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Miller closes his mock with the Falcons drafting Oklahoma offensive lineman Walter Rouse with their final pick. The team lacks…