2018 NFL Mock Draft: Josh Rosen heads to Broncos

By Brad Weiss | Mar 7, 2018

PHOENIX, AZ - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Josh Rosen #3 of the UCLA Bruins throws the football prior to the Cactus Bowl against Kansas State Wildcats at Chase Field on December 26, 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Kansas State Wildcats won 35-17. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images) /

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MADISON, WI – NOVEMBER 18: Maurice Hurst #73 of the Michigan Wolverines in action during a game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium on November 18, 2017 in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin won 24-10. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

Defensive Tackle. Michigan. Maurice Hurst. 26. player. 44.

After suffering the worst defeat in Super Bowl history, the Atlanta Falcons figured to have a bit of a hangover in 2017. Well, they struggled a bit out of the gate, but came on strong, and was one of three NFC South teams to make the playoffs. The Falcons advanced to the Divisional Round, where they lost to the Philadelphia Eagles on the road, but they should be back in the postseason next year.

With their offense pretty much set, the team should look to draft a defensive player in the first round in April. They need help at the defensive tackle position, and they may be able to get a player like Maurice Hurst this late in round one. Hurst was viewed as a possible top-15 pick going into the Combine, but had to leave with a heart issue, which may affect his draft status.

Hurst will not fall out of the first round, and would be a nice grab this late in round one by the Falcons. They have strong edge rushers, and if they can get better in the middle, they could be the best team in a very tough division next season. Quarterback Matt Ryan has the talent to win a Super Bowl, and having a tough defensive line could make a huge difference for the team in 2018.

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