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FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Welcome to the Atlanta Falcons Mock Draft Tracker! Throughout draft season, we'll be compiling a running list of who the Falcons are projected to select with the No. 15 pick in several reputable mock drafts. The tracker has been updated to reflect mock drafts published through April 8 and will be refreshed each week.
Here are the latest mock draft predictions for the Falcons:
EXPERT: Mel Kiper - ESPN NFL draft analyst
PICK: Mike Green, Edge, Marshall
LAST MOCK PUBLISHED: April 8
KIPER'S ANALYSIS: "It almost seems too simple. Atlanta had the second-fewest sacks in the NFL last season (31). Green had the most sacks in the FBS (17). Suddenly, there'd be some optimism around the pass rush, with Green and free agent signing Leonard Floyd flying in off the edge. Green mixes in speed and power to keep offensive tackles on their heels, and his ability to stop the run means coach Raheem Morris could keep him on the field no matter the situation. If things play out this way, he'd be the second-highest drafted Marshall player in the common draft era (Byron Leftwich went seventh in 2003)." To see all of Kiper's latest mock draft, click here.
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EXPERT: Nick Baumgardner - The Athletic
PICK: Mykel Williams, Edge, Georgia
LAST MOCK PUBLISHED: April 7
BAUMGARDNER'S ANALYSIS: "Williams' scouting profile almost could be used to explain most of this class: He's a terrific athlete (at 6-5, 260) and has limitless potential as a do-it-all edge with interior rush potential, but he's also really never put everything together. Though it could take a minute for him to develop, he has true star potential at an incredibly valuable position." To see all of Baumgardner's latest mock draft, click here.
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EXPERT: Ryan Wilson - CBS Sports
PICK: Mykel Williams, Edge, Georgia
LAST MOCK PUBLISHED: April 7
WILSON'S ANALYSIS: "Georgia has a history of producing insane athletes and Williams might end up being the best of the group. He's a first-round talent all day long, and he could end up being one of the first defenders off the board in April." To see all of Wilson's latest mock draft, click here.
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EXPERT: Josh Edwards - CBS Sports
PICK: Shemar Stewart, DL, Texas A&M
LAST MOCK PUBLISHED: April 4
EDWARDS' ANALYSIS: "Atlanta signed Leonard Floyd in free agency but that is a short-term fix at best. Shemar Stewart is an unrefined but talented prospect. If the production matched the athletic potential, he would be a top-five pick in the draft." To see all of Edwards' latest mock draft, click here.
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EXPERT: Tori McElhaney - AtlantaFalcons.com
PICK: Jalon Walker, LB, Georgia
LAST MOCK PUBLISHED: April 3
McELHANEY'S' ANALYSIS: "I told you I would find a way to get Walker to the Falcons, and I am happy to report I did. Now, did I do it in a realistic way? TBD. But I did it nonetheless. And I think I would be hard pressed to find someone who doesn't think Walker can help this defense immediately. Someone that versatile in this defensive unit? Yep. Book it." To see all of McElhaney's latest mock draft, click here.
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EXPERT: Field Yates — ESPN NFL draft analyst
PICK: Mike Green, Edge, Marshall
LAST MOCK PUBLISHED: April 2
YATES' ANALYSIS: "With the second-fewest sacks of any team in the NFL last season (31), Atlanta needs to make major strides in its pass rush if it wants any chance at a meaningful playoff run. While the Falcons will return 2024 third-round pick Bralen Trice (knee) and signed Leonard Floyd, Green -- who led the FBS with 17 sacks in 2024 -- would go a long way in boosting their defensive line. He has an advanced arsenal of rush moves and plays with power. He is a willing and stout run defender, as well." To see all of Yates' latest mock draft, click here.
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EXPERT: Chris Trapasso - CBS Sports
PICK: Mike Green, Edge, Marshall
LAST MOCK PUBLISHED: April 2
TRAPASSO'S ANALYSIS: "The Falcons add more to the outside pass-rushing group with the high-upside bend of Green from Marshall." To see all of Trapasso's latest mock draft, click here.
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EXPERT: Lance Zierlein - NFL.com draft analyst
PICK: Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
LAST MOCK PUBLISHED: April 1
ZIERLEIN'S ANALYSIS: "The Falcons play a heavy percentage of zone, which is perfect for Johnson, who thrives as a ballhawk in those coverages. If Atlanta doesn't go with the corner here, the pick should be an edge rusher." To see all of Zierlein's latest mock draft, click here.
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EXPERT: Kyle Crabbs - 33rd Team NFL Draft Lead
PICK: Kenneth Grant, DL, Michigan
LAST MOCK PUBLISHED: March 31
CRABBS' ANALYSIS: "The Falcons bid farewell to Grady Jarrett at the start of the league year and now have a lot of snaps open in that defensive rotation up front. Yes, Ruke Orhorhoro should be expected to take a bigger role as a Year 2 player. But Grant's mix of size and athleticism is a rare blend." To see all of Crabbs' latest mock draft, click here.
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EXPERT: Matt Miller - ESPN NFL Draft Analyst
PICK: Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama
LAST MOCK PUBLISHED: March 27
MILLER'S ANALYSIS: "With only five picks, the Falcons are under pressure to find defensive playmakers in this draft. Campbell is exactly that, a versatile player who has scouts torn when discussing his ultimate position. He is a top-tier off-ball linebacker but has untapped pass-rush potential (five sacks in 2024) that could define his NFL career. Every NFL team is trying to find the next Micah Parsons, and there's hope Campbell could be that as a 3-4 outside linebacker." To see all of Miller's latest mock draft, click here.
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EXPERT: Pete Prisco - CBS Sports
PICK: Shemar Stewart, DL, Texas A&M
LAST MOCK PUBLISHED: March 25
PRISCO'S ANALYSIS: "They added Leonard Floyd in free agency to help the pass rush, but he's getting up in the years and it's time to add a young one. Stewart wasn't productive in college, but he does flash the traits teams love." To see all of Prisco's latest mock draft, click here.
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EXPERT: Bucky Brooks - NFL.com analyst
PICK: Mike Green, Edge, Marshall
LAST MOCK PUBLISHED: March 25
BROOKS' ANALYSIS: "The Dirty Birds have been searching for a consistent edge rusher since John Abraham departed over a decade ago. Green is a sack artist with the tools and talent to take over games." To see all of Brooks' latest mock draft, click here.
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EXPERT: Daniel Jeremiah - NFL Media analyst
PICK: Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
LAST MOCK PUBLISHED: March 18
JEREMIAH'S ANALYSIS: "While some inconsistencies popped up in Johnson's 2024 tape, it's hard to find big, rangy corners with his ball skills." To see all of Jeremiah's latest mock draft, click here.
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EXPERT: Danny Kelly - The Ringer
PICK: Mike Green, Edge, Marshall
LAST MOCK PUBLISHED: March 18
KELLY'S ANALYSIS: "The Falcons address a long-standing need, grabbing an exciting edge rusher in Green. The Marshall standout is a little bit shorter than ideal at 6-foot-3, but he's a twitchy athlete with the flexibility to dip under blocks and bend around the corner. He should give an Atlanta defense that finished second to last in sacks (31) last season a nice boost." To see all of Kelly's latest mock draft, click here.
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EXPERT: Mike Renner - CBS Sports
PICK: Mike Green, Edge, Marshall
LAST MOCK PUBLISHED: March 17
RENNER'S ANALYSIS: "The Falcons have such an obvious need for edge-rushing talent even after signing Leonard Floyd. They're in luck because the FBS sack leader could fall down boards due to a logjam at the position." To see all of Renner's latest mock draft, click here.
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EXPERT: Dane Brugler - The Athletic
PICK: Jalon Walker, Edge, Georgia
LAST MOCK PUBLISHED: March 6
BRUGLER'S ANALYSIS: "I know, I know — the Falcons don't draft Bulldogs in the first two rounds. But I'll bet Raheem Morris is very interested in the athletic versatility and intangibles that Walker would bring to Atlanta's front seven." To see all of Brugler's latest mock draft, click here.
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EXPERT: Jordan Reid — ESPN NFL draft analyst
PICK: Jalon Walker, Edge, Georgia
LAST MOCK PUBLISHED: March 4
REID'S ANALYSIS: "Walker can provide the Falcons with quick pass-rush help. He finished with 6.5 sacks this season, and his 17.1% pressure rate was fifth in the FBS. He's a bit of a tweener at 6-foot-1 and 243 pounds, but the Falcons need a chaos creator behind the line of scrimmage. Walker can be used in multiple ways as an aggressive edge defender who frequently changes alignment." To see all of Reid's latest mock draft, click here.
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