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2019 NFL Draft: Complete two-round mock for every team, New Year’s Day version

By Peter Panacy

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays the text "THE PICK IS IN" for the Denver Broncos during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays the text "THE PICK IS IN" for the Denver Broncos during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /
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STATE COLLEGE, PA – OCTOBER 21: Rashan Gary #3 of the Michigan Wolverines reacts after stopping the Penn State Nittany Lions on October 21, 2017 at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
STATE COLLEGE, PA – OCTOBER 21: Rashan Gary #3 of the Michigan Wolverines reacts after stopping the Penn State Nittany Lions on October 21, 2017 at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) /

Michigan. Rashan Gary. 14. player. 44. . Defensive Line

The Atlanta Falcons sure did drop a number of spots after pulling off a late win over the Buccaneers, didn’t they?

Well, the good news at least is that the plethora of defensive talent fills needs even this late in Round 1, meaning a banged-up and underachieving defensive line should get some reinforcements with a player like Michigan’s Rashan Gary.

Gary is flexible enough to move around the defensive line, which should clear things up for outside rusher Takkarist McKinley to become more effective in his role.

Atlanta could add some help to its secondary early, which might be the route taken on day one of the draft. But Gary is widely viewed as a top-10 talent, meaning the Falcons taking him at No. 14 would be a steal.