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2019 NFL mock draft: Quarterbacks go early after trades

By Brad Weiss

PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 01: Ohio State (7) Dwayne Haskins (QB) throws a pass during the Rose Bowl Game between the Washington Huskies and Ohio State Buckeyes on January 1, 2019, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 01: Ohio State (7) Dwayne Haskins (QB) throws a pass during the Rose Bowl Game between the Washington Huskies and Ohio State Buckeyes on January 1, 2019, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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JACKSONVILLE, FL – DECEMBER 30: Montez Sweat #9 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs reacts after a tackle for loss against the Louisville Cardinals during the TaxSlayer Bowl at EverBank Field on December 30, 2017 in Jacksonville, Florida. The Bulldogs won 31-27. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
JACKSONVILLE, FL – DECEMBER 30: Montez Sweat #9 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs reacts after a tackle for loss against the Louisville Cardinals during the TaxSlayer Bowl at EverBank Field on December 30, 2017 in Jacksonville, Florida. The Bulldogs won 31-27. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

Montez Sweat. 14. player. 44. . Edge. Mississippi State

The Atlanta Falcons were an NFC team that really disappointed last season, as they failed to make the playoffs after being a Super Bowl team two years prior. After the 2017 NFL season, the Falcons made the playoffs once again, but were bounced in the Divisional Round by the Philadelphia Eagles.

In 2018, things just could not get on track for Atlanta, as they lost star running back Devonta Freeman after the second game of the season. The offense struggled without him, and the defense failed to get stops on a consistent basis, leading the Falcons to a very surprising 7-9 record overall.

This offseason, the Falcons main free agent is defensive tackle Grady Jarrett, who many believe will test the free agency waters. If the team can bring back Jarrett, they should look to add an edge rusher in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft, and Montez Sweat would be a nice addition to this team moving forward.

In 2018, the Falcons draft Takkarist McKinley, who played great as a rookie, but has had to deal with some off the field issues since the season ended. In addition, Vic Beasley Jr. has not been the dominant force that he was early in his career, so while edge rusher is not an immediate need, Sweat may be too goo to pass up at No. 14 overall.

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