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2017 NFL Mock Draft: Defense rules the day

By Brad Weiss

Oct 15, 2015; Stanford, CA, USA; Stanford Cardinal defensive tackle Solomon Thomas (90) celebrates after a tackle in the second quarter against the UCLA Bruins in a NCAA football game at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 15, 2015; Stanford, CA, USA; Stanford Cardinal defensive tackle Solomon Thomas (90) celebrates after a tackle in the second quarter against the UCLA Bruins in a NCAA football game at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 2, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana offensive lineman Daniel Feeney speaks to the media during the 2017 combine at Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 2, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana offensive lineman Daniel Feeney speaks to the media during the 2017 combine at Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dan Feeney

OG, Indiana

The 2016 NFL season was a magical one for the Atlanta Falcons, as they made it all the way to Super Bowl LI. However, their dream season turned into a nightmare, as they blew a 28-3 second half lead against the New England Patriots. They will have to have short memories, as they try to erase the worst choke job in Super Bowl history, but head coach Dan Quinn is up to the challenge.

Atlanta was incredible on offense last season, as quarterback Matt Ryan won his first NFL Most Valuable Player Award. The team has an incredible two-headed monster at running back, and their wide receiver corps is one of the best in the NFL. One area where they need help on that side of the ball is at guard, and Dan Feeney of Indiana is the best guard prospect this draft has to offer.

The NFC South has represented the NFC in the Super Bowl the last two seasons, and any team can come away with the division title in 2017. This is a loaded division, full of some of the best quarterbacks in the league. Feeney is going to be an upgrade on the offensive line, and with the division right on their heels, the Falcons will have to be better than the team that made it all the way to the Super Bowl last season.

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