8. Atlanta Falcons: DB Christian Gonzalez — Oregon
With skill positions on offense set in place, the Falcons will have to address the defensive side of the ball with their top-10 selection. Atlanta’s pass rush has been anemic for quite some time. Over the last two seasons, the Falcons have recorded the fewest sacks in the league (39). To put that total in perspective, 17 teams surpassed 39 sacks in 2023 alone.
However, if Gonzalez drops to them at this point in the draft, it’s almost a certainty the Falcons would pounce on him. A.J. Terrell needs a running mate on the opposite side of the field. The Oregon product (by way of Colorado originally) has terrific size, length, and a nose for the football. Duly, Gonzalez’s ball skills give him a chance to be a very good Day 1 starter for the Falcons.
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