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2018 NFL Draft: Full Round 1 mock to celebrate New Year’s Day

By Peter Panacy

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 27: Haason Reddick of Temple reacts after being picked #13 overall by the Arizona Cardinals during the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art on April 27, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 27: Haason Reddick of Temple reacts after being picked #13 overall by the Arizona Cardinals during the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art on April 27, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /
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CHESTNUT HILL, MA – SEPTEMBER 18: Darius Wade #4 of the Boston College Eagles is sacked by Derrick Nnadi #91 of the Florida State Seminoles at Alumni Stadium on September 18, 2015 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
CHESTNUT HILL, MA – SEPTEMBER 18: Darius Wade #4 of the Boston College Eagles is sacked by Derrick Nnadi #91 of the Florida State Seminoles at Alumni Stadium on September 18, 2015 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /

Defensive Tackle. Florida State. Derrick Nnadi. 23. player. 44.

The Atlanta Falcons and veteran defensive tackle Dontari Poe could be parting ways this offseason, which would leave a pretty sizable void along the interior of the defense.

Atlanta has invested pretty heavily in their defensive front in recent seasons, but what’s needed is a piece that could bring those acquisitions together.

Enter Florida State’s Derrick Nnandi.

Nandi, a three-year starter for the Seminoles, is the epitome of a short, stubby defensive tackle. At 6-foot-1 and 312 pounds, it’s odd to think he has some nice pass-rushing moves from the interior. But he does.

He won’t be able to carry the Falcons defensive line. But with Vic Beasley and Takkarist McKinley assuming those duties, Nnadi would be a solid option here.