44. Last year, the Falcons had the worst pass defense in the NFL in terms of yards allowed. A large part of that is an inability to gain a consistent pass rush. If any of the top three edge pass rushers (Ray, Randy Gregory and Dante Fowler) are available the Falcons would likely pick one of them.
<p>Landon Collins is also a possible choice here for the Falcons. Collins would help stop passes at the center of the field just beyond the linebacker, which is where the Falcons allowed a good chunk of their yards this season.</p>. DE/LB. Missouri. Shane Ray. 8. player