No. 26 Atlanta Falcons (10-6)
The Pick: Maurice Hurst, DT, Michigan
Depending on what the Falcons do with Dontari Poe, Hurst could be in play at No. 26.
Hurst was one of the best interior defensive linemen in the country this year, grading out as Pro Football Focus’ top overall player. He’s more of the player Grady Jarrett is than he is the player Poe is, so it’s not a 1:1 position replacement, but I expect head coach Dan Quinn to see the best player and pick him. Hurst does his best work as a pass rushing three-tech defensive tackle.
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Trevor Sikkema is the Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat reporter and NFL Draft analyst for PewterReport.com. Sikkema, an alumnus of the University of Florida, has covered both college and professional football for much of his career. As a native of the Sunshine State, when he's not buried in social media, Sikkema can be found out and active, attempting to be the best athlete he never was. Sikkema can be reached at: [email protected]
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