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2019 NFL Mock Draft: Projected first round before NFL Combine

By Darrelle Thompson

MORGANTOWN, WV - NOVEMBER 23: Kyler Murray #1 of the Oklahoma Sooners passes in the first half against the West Virginia Mountaineers on November 23, 2018 at Mountaineer Field in Morgantown, West Virginia. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
MORGANTOWN, WV - NOVEMBER 23: Kyler Murray #1 of the Oklahoma Sooners passes in the first half against the West Virginia Mountaineers on November 23, 2018 at Mountaineer Field in Morgantown, West Virginia. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) /
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. DT. Atlanta Falcons. Dexter Lawrence. 14. player. 44

The Falcons had a rough year on both sides of the ball as they failed to make the playoffs for the first time in three seasons. Dan Quinn was given the vote of confidence from Owner Arthur Blank and I expect the Falcons to bounce back and make noise in the NFC this upcoming season.

The draft will be critical to see how successful this team can be next season and coach Quinn should select Dexter Lawrence out of Clemson to clog up the middle of his defensive line.

The two-time national champion was a force for the Tigers defense as he racked up 131 tackles in three seasons of play.

He can rush the passer over the guard position and is arguably the best defensive tackle prospect when it comes to stopping the run. Atlanta could also look at an edge rusher here such as Brian Burns, but I think Lawrence will be the pick when it’s all said and done.

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