2019 NFL Mock Draft: Buffalo Bills Seize Control of Top Pick
By Erik Lambert
![HOUSTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 01: Ed Oliver #10 of the Houston Cougars rests on the sideline in the first half against the Rice Owls at Rice Stadium on September 1, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) HOUSTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 01: Ed Oliver #10 of the Houston Cougars rests on the sideline in the first half against the Rice Owls at Rice Stadium on September 1, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/8e5ead7808bd4e23e9f499fbc03fa6617dcb1c36351e1a624589c9c800050681.jpg)
23. Atlanta Falcons
Mississippi State. Jeffrey Simmons . 23. player. 44. . DT
The Atlanta Falcons defense took some grievous hits with the losses of Keanu Neal and Deion Jones right out of the gate. Even so the team has every reason to continue stockpiling on that side of the ball while they still have that great core on offense led by Matt Ryan and Julio Jones. Stacking the front four with another force who can rush the passer would be ideal. Jeffrey Simmons has showcased such ability dating back to last year. He’s size, leverage, strength and quickness creates all sorts of problems for interior blockers who regularly find they can’t keep their quarterbacks comfortable when he’s around.