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Atlanta Falcons: 7-Round 2019 NFL mock draft to get back to playoffs

By Cody Williams

SANTA CLARA, CA - JANUARY 07: Christian Wilkins #42 of the Clemson Tigers celebrates with the trophy after his teams 44-16 win over the Alabama Crimson Tide in the CFP National Championship presented by AT&T at Levi's Stadium on January 7, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA - JANUARY 07: Christian Wilkins #42 of the Clemson Tigers celebrates with the trophy after his teams 44-16 win over the Alabama Crimson Tide in the CFP National Championship presented by AT&T at Levi's Stadium on January 7, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /
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ANN ARBOR, MI – NOVEMBER 03: Chase Winovich #15 of the Michigan Wolverines celebrates a second quarter sack during the game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Michigan Stadium on November 3, 2018 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)
ANN ARBOR, MI – NOVEMBER 03: Chase Winovich #15 of the Michigan Wolverines celebrates a second quarter sack during the game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Michigan Stadium on November 3, 2018 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images) /

Round 2, Pick 45: Chase Winovich, EDGE, Michigan

In a 2019 NFL Draft class that is filled to the brim with physical freaks and marvels, Chase Winovich isn’t a player that’s going to stand out in that mold. However, where the former Michigan Wolverine separates himself is in regards to his motor, skills and football IQ as a player coming off of the edge. He has a blue-collar mentality coming off of the edge and has the physical profile to go with it that at least should allow him to have success at the pro level.

Winovich is a player that the Falcons could use off of the edge moving forward. 2015 first-round pick Vic Beasley does not appear to be a long-term answer for the Falcons and Takk McKinley is still waiting to break out at this point. With those two and veterans around them, they could use a young tone-setter in Winovich to join the charge.

Round 3, Pick 79: Dru Samia, IOL, Oklahoma

The Falcons’ situation on the offensive line, particularly on the interior, isn’t exactly something that inspires a ton of confidence as currently constituted. While Alex Mack is a secure and downright good option at center, if the season were to start today, the guard rotation would consist of Wes Schweitzer, Jamon Brown, James Carpenter and Brandon Fusco. That obviously necessitates them making a move at the position in the NFL Draft.

Dru Samia was a big part of perhaps the best offensive line in college football in 2018 at Oklahoma. The big man, measuring in at 6-5, 297 pounds, has the physicality and power to play right away in the NFL. While he could still use some upgrades in his technique moving forward, he would be an immediate upgrade for the Falcons and give them room to grow into an even better player down the line.

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