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2019 NFL Mock Draft: Jaguars select Drew Lock

By Brad Weiss

KNOXVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 17: Drew Lock #3 of the Missouri Tigers throws the ball during the second half of the game between the Missouri Tigers and the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium on November 17, 2018 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Missouri won the game 50-17. (Photo by Donald Page/Getty Images)
KNOXVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 17: Drew Lock #3 of the Missouri Tigers throws the ball during the second half of the game between the Missouri Tigers and the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium on November 17, 2018 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Missouri won the game 50-17. (Photo by Donald Page/Getty Images) /
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BATON ROUGE, LA – NOVEMBER 03: Quinnen Williams #92 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates a second half sack while playing the LSU Tigers at Tiger Stadium on November 3, 2018 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
BATON ROUGE, LA – NOVEMBER 03: Quinnen Williams #92 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates a second half sack while playing the LSU Tigers at Tiger Stadium on November 3, 2018 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

7. player. 44. . Defensive Tackle. Alabama. Quinnen Williams

The Atlanta Falcons went into New Orleans for the  nightcap of the Thanksgiving Day slate, looking for an opportunity to gain some ground in the NFC South. Instead, they ended up on the losing end of a 31-17 decision, and it is starting to look like they will end up finishing outside of the playoffs this season.

The offense in Atlanta is loaded with talent, as quarterback Matt Ryan gets to throw to guys like Julio Jones and Austin Hooper. The loss of Devonta Freeman has taken a huge weapon away, leaving just Tevin Coleman to shoulder the load in 2018, but he has done a nice job in the role.

On defense, this team needs some help up front, and a guy like Quinnen Williams from Alabama would be a perfect fit in the middle of their defense. Williams is a big body who is tough to grasp, and is by far one of the best defensive tackles this draft class has to offer.

If the Falcons are ever going to  get back to the top of the NFC South,  they have to get better on defense, as Drew Brees was able to pick them apart on Thursday night. They still have the talent to get the job done on offense, but when you defense cannot get stops, it makes it very difficult to win games in the NFL.

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