Consensus Mock Draft - Pick 8 Atlanta Falcons

[goldfishwars]

Why not, let's give this a go with combine and the major free agency moves in the book. 

Rules:

There are two polls - your first choice will count as 2pts, your second as 1pt. If players have the same score after 24 hours, the pick will go to the player with the most first place votes. 

I will take poll options from the website below, which aggregates all media big boards - so if your guy isn't on the board, don't blame me. 

https://www.nflmockdraftdatabase.com/big-boards/2023/consensus-big-board-2023?pos=ALL

Your vote can be who you would take, or who you think the team will take - it doesn't matter.

Draft Order:

1. Carolina Panthers - C.J. Stroud | QB | Ohio State 

2. Houston Texans - Bryce Young | QB | Alabama

3. Arizona Cardinals - Will Anderson | EDGE | Alabama

4. Indianapolis Colts - Anthony Richardson | QB | Florida

5. Seattle Seahawks - Jalen Carter | DL | Georgia

6. Detroit Lions - Christian Gonzalez | CB | Oregon

7.  Las Vegas Raiders - Devon Witherspoon | CB | Illinois

 

8.  Atlanta Falcons -

[MagicMT]

I think they take Wilson here but honestly I feel there's multiple options for the Falcons wouldn't be surprised with anyone. 
Feels like Wilson is way overrated and the only elite prospect left is Bijan so he would be my pick here 

[scar988]

Tyree Wilson is the best player left here. 

 

Nolan Smith could be a dark horse in this situation. 

[BetterCallSaul]

I feel like Van Ness would be a great fit for what they need. Plus I think Tyree Wilson is not gonna be as good as Van Ness neways. Wilson’s tape left me wanting more, looking for ways he rushes the passer that could translate to the NFL. He is a strong edge defender who dominates the point of attack, but Van Ness does the same with a higher upside as an athlete & bender. 

[scar988]

7 hours ago, BetterCallSaul said:

I feel like Van Ness would be a great fit for what they need. Plus I think Tyree Wilson is not gonna be as good as Van Ness neways. Wilson’s tape left me wanting more, looking for ways he rushes the passer that could translate to the NFL. He is a strong edge defender who dominates the point of attack, but Van Ness does the same with a higher upside as an athlete & bender. 

Meh, Wilson fits better as a DL than an edge. Falcons need interior DL more than true Edges. And could see Nielsen liking him as a Cam Jordan comparable. Win with the bull, not the speed.

[BetterCallSaul]

27 minutes ago, scar988 said:

Meh, Wilson fits better as a DL than an edge. Falcons need interior DL more than true Edges. And could see Nielsen liking him as a Cam Jordan comparable. Win with the bull, not the speed.

I get that…I just think LVN can do both. And he’s got a higher upside to be more than just a bull, which I can’t really say the same for Wilson. In my opinion. 

[Forge]

This is just such a brutal spot in the draft. 

I really think this is a big Nolan Smith spot of the draft, but I went Wilson first

[EagleBlueDon]

Man if the draft shook out like this, I'd be saying prayers for the Eagles to trade down from 10.

[SoCalDirtyBird]

Surprised that Skoronski hasn’t gotten more love here. He can be an elite LG on a team with a current glaring hole at LG