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FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Most, if not everyone, in the NFL world knows Dane Brugler's annual NFL Draft guide called "The Beast" is basically gospel for the tentpole event.
This year's edition is no exception, featuring more than 400 scouting profiles and at least 2,600 players ranked. It was released by The Athletic last Wednesday.
Exactly a week later, Brugler released his own seven-round mock draft. He made all 257 picks.
Below are all of Brugler's picks for the Atlanta Falcons. He did not write explanations for every pick in the later rounds. Therefore, his overall assessments from The Beast have been added.
Round 1, No. 15: Edge Mike Green, Marshall
Mock draft: "The FBS leader in sacks last season, Green uses linear burst and athletic twitch to be a disruptive one-on-one pass rusher. Despite average size measurements, he sets a violent edge in the run game and his motor pops on every tape (led all FBS defensive linemen in tackles in 2024)."
The Beast: "Overall, Green is a twitchy athlete with the burst and body control to win one-on-one as a pass rusher and set a violent edge in the run game. As long as his character checks out, he is one of the top pass-rush prospects in the draft class, with the disruptive ability to be an NFL starter."
Round 2, No. 46: DT Tyleik Williams, Ohio State
The Beast: "Overall, Williams needs further development as a pass rusher, but he is one of the best run-defending linemen in the draft class because of his recognition skills and disciplined execution at deconstructing blocks. He has the type of skill set that will be appreciated by NFL coaches."
Round 4, No. 118: OT Logan Brown, Kansas
The Beast: "Overall, Brown's untidy technique and lack of experience lead to balance issues, but he has an interesting combination of size, quickness and natural power that can be developed by NFL coaching. He projects as a reserve swing tackle with a path to becoming a starter at some point on his rookie deal."
Round 7, No. 218: CB Cobee Bryant, Kansas
The Beast: "Overall, some NFL teams won't be able to reconcile the slight frame and average speed, but Bryant's decisive reactor, ball skills and dog mentality are promising ingredients at the position. He can press, although he is at his best in zone and off coverage."
Round 7, No. 242: RB Kyle Monangai, Rutgers
The Beast: "Overall, Monangai lacks breakaway speed, but he can pick, slide and weave through the defense with shifty quickness and run toughness. His competitive profile and promising reps on passing downs should make him an effective utility back in the NFL."
