No. 26 Atlanta Falcons (10-6)
The Pick: Maurice Hurst, DT, Michigan
If the Falcons lose out on Dontari Poe, they’ll be looking to bring in some sort of defensive line replacement. Though Michigan’s Maurice Hurst isn’t quite the 1:1 replacement, his talent warrants being selected here.
Hurst is a smaller defensive tackle, and because of that there are times when he gets pushed around or locked up, but there are also other times where he looks unblockable. This late in the first round, Hurst would be great value for any team.
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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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