2019 NFL Mock Draft: Nick Bosa falls to No. 2, Kyler Murray in top 10

By Randy Gurzi | Jan 29, 2019

MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 29: Kyler Murray #1 of the Oklahoma Sooners looks to pass in the fourth quarter during the College Football Playoff Semifinal against the Alabama Crimson Tide at the Capital One Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium on December 29, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /

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CLEMSON, SC – NOVEMBER 24: Christian Wilkins #42 of the Clemson Tigers reacts after scoring a touchdown during their game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Clemson Memorial Stadium on November 24, 2018 in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

14. Atlanta Falcons: Christian Wilkins, DT, Clemson

Last season, the Atlanta Falcons game up well short of their goal. They had plenty of injuries on the defensive side of the ball that aided in their losing record, but general manager Thomas Dimitroff knows that excuse won’t work for long.

He didn’t face a lot of heat this offseason, but he knows that can change in the blink of an eye. Recently, he spoke on that and said how this offseason is “extremely important” for him and head coach Dan Quinn.

"“We’ve talked about it at length. Our football players on the team right now, the talent that we do have know it. And we’re not focused on anything past this season. This is the season we are 100 percent focused on – and that’s what we need and what I need, and what Dan needs going into the offseason.” — Quinn, per Matthew Tabeek of AtlantaFalcons.com"

Quinn fired his coordinators to kick off the offseason, now they need to add talent as well for those new play callers. On defense, they could stand to bulk up the defensive line some, which leads them to Christian Wilkins.

The second member of the Clemson defensive line to hear his name called, Wilkins is capable of playing either defensive tackle spot and would excel next to another former Tiger in Grady Jarrett.

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