2021 NFL Draft: Atlanta Falcons 7-round mock

BOCA RATON, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 22: Zach Wilson #1 of the Brigham Young Cougars looks on prior to the game against the Central Florida Knights at FAU Stadium on December 22, 2020 in Boca Raton, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)
BOCA RATON, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 22: Zach Wilson #1 of the Brigham Young Cougars looks on prior to the game against the Central Florida Knights at FAU Stadium on December 22, 2020 in Boca Raton, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) /
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Falcons mock draft, Devine Diablo
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – NOVEMBER 29: Divine Deablo #17 of the Virginia Tech Hokies warms up before the start of a game against the Virginia Cavaliers at Scott Stadium on November 29, 2019 in Charlottesville, Virginia. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly/Getty Images) /

44. Scouting Report. Safety. Virginia Tech. player. 132. Pick Analysis. Divine Deablo

The Falcons need for more playmakers extends to the back line of their defense. Landing Deablo in Round 5 would give Atlanta’s secondary a thumper to intimidate opposing wide receivers.

He’s not ever going to be a great coverage guy, but his above-average size for the position covers up some of his limitations in space. What Deablo is at the next level is a guy with the potential to force turnovers. His nose for the football jumps out on his collegiate tape.

He might ultimately have to move to linebacker to really stand out, but Deablo is a good bet to carve out a long NFL career due to his raw talent.

Wide receiver. South Carolina. Shi Smith. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. 44. 163. player

Wide receiver doesn’t jump out as a position of need for the Falcons, but a playmaker like Smith will be too tempting for Arthur Smith to pass on in Round 6. Smith doesn’t have the size to thrive on the outside, but his skills with the ball in his hands make him an excellent option in the slot.

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Smith may not be an elite route-runner, but that doesn’t stop him from generating solid separation against all manners of cornerbacks. He can be an absolute steal for the Falcons in Round 6.