Falcons address needs in Draft Wire’s new 4-round mock

The Falcons currently hold the No. 16 pick in the first round, along with two second-round picks, giving GM Thomas Dimitroff a chance to find a couple immediate contributors.

Round 2 (Pick 55): RB Cam Akers — FSU

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2019 Stats: 231 carries, 1,144 rush yards, 14 TDs; 30 catches, 225 rec. yards, 4 TDs

Falcons Wire Analysis: Akers is someone we mocked to the Falcons a few weeks ago. If the team moves on from Devonta Freeman, which sounds more and more likely, replacing him with another Florida State standout would make sense. Akers isn’t a power back by any means, but he has great lateral ability and good burst when he sees a hole. He is a capable receiving threat and has a knack for finding the end zone (18 touchdowns in 2019).

Here’s Akers (No. 3) playing against Boise State last season:

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