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2017 NFL Mock Draft: Week 16 Update

By Jon Dove

Nov 19, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) is tackled by Florida Gators defensive lineman Caleb Brantley (57) during the first half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) is tackled by Florida Gators defensive lineman Caleb Brantley (57) during the first half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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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
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 /

Atlanta Falcons

1st Round, No. 28 overall- DeMarcus Walker, Edge, Florida State

2nd Round, No. 60 overall- Carlos Watkins, DL, Clemson

3rd Round, No. 92 overall- Cooper Kupp, WR, Eastern Washington

The Atlanta Falcons are a team on the rise with a good mix of talented veterans and developing youngsters. They finally seem to have the defense on the right track which is one of the main reasons why they are in the playoff hunt.

However, Atlanta could use a few more pieces on the defensive side of the ball. Vic Beasley has developed into a dominate pass rusher but could use a partner. Florida State’s DeMarcus Walker is someone capable of developing into a double-digit sack artist himself.

Walker is a long and athletic edge defender who is still developing. He does a good job using his length to keep clean and unleash his burst on the way to the quarterback.

Carlos Watkins is more of a project than a finished product. However, he has shown flashes of dominance with the ability to wreak havoc in the offensive backfield. Watkins could develop into the type of interior pass rusher every team covets.

Cooper Kupp is a reliable receiver who does most of his damage out of the slot. However, he has enough size to bump outside and provide depth at both positions.

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