2019 NFL Draft: Atlanta Falcons 7-round mock

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 23: Head coach Dan Quinn greets Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons after a play against the Carolina Panthers in the second quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 23, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /

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PASADENA, CA – JANUARY 01: Ohio State (86) Dre’Mont Jones (DT) rushes the quarterback 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) /

Round 2: Dre’Mont Jones

Just because we don’t project the Falcons to select a defensive tackle in Round 1 doesn’t mean they’re going to wait long to address the need. This team needs some more beef in the middle of their defensive line whether or not Grady Jarrett signs a new deal.

Dre’Mont Jones isn’t one of the big-name tackles in this year’s class, but he’s got an intriguing skill set for a coach like Quinn. He’s a little more raw than some of the guys who will go before him, but he’s got Pro Bowl potential, as well. The question is whether or not he’s coachable enough to get the most out of his talent.

The real attribute Jones will bring to his eventual NFL home is his quickness on the inside. He’s got a burst that is uncommon for guys his size. It paid off more for him against the run than the pass in college, but theoretically it could help him develop into an above-average pass rusher as well.

The reason he’s not going to go any earlier than this is because he really doesn’t show much consistency on film. He’s not a guy who will immediately start for the Falcons next year. Jones will require a lot of coaching, but the payoff could be huge for the team that drafts him.

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