21. Atlanta Falcons 2020 NFL Draft
– You had ONE job, Atlanta … get pass rushing help. It didn’t happen, even though the draft was loaded with pass rushers and hybrid options to play around with. However …
2020 Atlanta Falcons Draft Video
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– Considering there were only five picks, it wasn’t a bad run. Jaylinn Hawkins was a nice value shot at safety in the fourth, and getting a punter who knows how to kick well inside – like Syracuse’s Sterling Hofrichter – wasn’t a bad call. However …
– AJ Terrell at the 16 might have been a bit of an overreach. It’s not that he’s bad – he’s a terrific-looking corner – but LSU DE K’Lavin Chaisson was right there to grab for a need spot. This was a deep class of corners – there were chances later to grab a good one.
Best Value Pick: C Matt Hennessy, Temple (3rd)
Biggest Reach: CB AJ Terrell, Clemson (1st)
Late Flier That Could Work: P Sterling Hofrichter, Syracuse (7th)
2019 NFL Draft Ranking: 24
2018 NFL Draft Ranking: 22
2020 Atlanta Falcons Draft Class
1 CB AJ Terrell, Clemson
2 DT Marlon Davidson, Auburn
3 C Matt Hennessy, Temple
4 S Jaylinn Hawkins, Cal
7 P Sterling Hofrichter, Syracuse