2020 NFL Draft Fits

CB Trevon Diggs, Alabama

Considering the Falcons run a lot of zone coverage, targeting one of the best zone corners in the draft in Trevon Diggs would be a smart move for them. Diggs is amazing in how he attacks players once they head into his zone and has the length and athleticism Dan Quinn loves in his cornerbacks. The question comes down to whether his ball skills can improve well enough to make an impact as a rookie.

CB Damon Arnette, Ohio State

When looking at cornerbacks, finding one who can press receivers at the line to try and create more time for the pass rush would be smart for the Falcons to do. Damon Arnette is arguably one of the best press-man cornerbacks in the draft this year. He’s instinctual, fluid and gets his hand on the ball often. The problem is that he doesn’t catch those balls very much because he’s rarely turned around for it.

S Grant Delpit, Louisiana State

Grant Delpit is one of the biggest paradoxes in the draft. While some think he can be similar to Eric Berry, others are down on him because he misses a lot of tackles. He needs to work on his open-field tackling, which could cause him to fall out of the first round. The Falcons could be the beneficiaries of a draft day slide by Delpit, as he would be an instant starter for them at free safety.

S Antoine Winfield, Minnesota

If the Falcons do cut Ricardo Allen for cap reasons, bringing in Antoine Winfield would be a brilliant move to replace him at free safety. He’s brilliant with his angles against the run and the pass, while being a play-maker. Winfield is also very fluid as an athlete and has the kind of fast and physical nature that Dan Quinn would love. He could be the second coming of Earl Thomas and would be an instant starter.