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2017 NFL Mock Draft: 1st-Round Projections after Week 5

By Tyler Brooke

Sep 24, 2016; Auburn, AL, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) carries against the Auburn Tigers during the first quarter at Jordan Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 24, 2016; Auburn, AL, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) carries against the Auburn Tigers during the first quarter at Jordan Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 5, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles defensive end DeMarcus Walker (44) reacts after a sack in the fourth quarter against the Mississippi Rebels at Camping World Stadium. Florida State Seminoles won 45-34. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 5, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles defensive end DeMarcus Walker (44) reacts after a sack in the fourth quarter against the Mississippi Rebels at Camping World Stadium. Florida State Seminoles won 45-34. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports /

DeMarcus Walker. 15. player. 44. . DE. Florida State

The Atlanta Falcons offense is finally starting to live up to its potential. However, the team isn’t going to be a legitimate contender in the NFC until they can at least boast a respectable defense.

The secondary and linebackers have some nice young talent, but the defensive line could use an impact player, particularly on the end of the line. Florida State’s DeMarcus Walker might not be the biggest defensive lineman  at 6’3” and 273 pounds, but he could be a great addition to the Falcons defense.

Walker is a powerful and technically sound defensive end. He does a great job of staying low and using his leverage to push offensive linemen back. He translates best as a five-technique end in a 3-4 scheme, but I could see him still having a positive impact in Dan Quinn’s defense.

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