2017 NFL Mock Draft: Wild Trade Throws Top 10 Out of Whack

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Nov 26, 2016; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles defensive end Demarcus Walker (44) chases down Florida Gators quarterback Austin Appleby (12) during the second half of the game at Doak Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Vastola-USA TODAY Sports /

31. Atlanta Falcons

Florida State. Demarcus Walker . 31. player. 44. The brilliance of the Atlanta Falcons offense got them to the Super Bowl, but matching Tom Brady point for point is going to be an immense challenge. Often a team has to be complete in order to defeat the Patriots. That means the burden will fall on the defense. They got to Aaron Rodgers plenty in the NFC championship thanks to creative pressure packages, but that scheme is reliant on their front four getting heat. <p>Vic Beasley had a breakout year, but aside from him they really don’t have another pass rusher presence on the edge aside from the ageless Dwight Freeney. Adding Demarcus Walker could be a crafty maneuver. He’s not overly big but it doesn’t seem to matter. He consistently whips blockers to make plays in the opposing backfield. He finished 2016 with 16 sacks. The young man has the arsenal and the motor. All he needs now is the venue.</p>. DE

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