The Atlanta Falcons are limping to the finish this season, as they needed some extreme luck from a tanking Raiders team to avoid a Desmond Ridder comeback and keep their chances of winning the NFC South alive. The Kirk Cousins/Michael Penix Jr. experiment is causing more controversy with each passing day. While the offense outside of Cousins has looked quite impressive, and the Falcons already have their backup plan set in stone, Terry Fontenot needs to take a long, hard look at a defense that has not lived up to the hype this season. That unit will once again be the focus of their drafting efforts. Even though much-ballyhooed picks like Ruke Orhorhoro, the injured Bralen Trice, and Brandon Dorlus have led to a disappointing rookie class, that doesn't mean Atlanta should quit swinging. This 2025 NFL Mock Draft leans exclusively on the defensive side of the ball, making the Falcons a much more well-rounded contender.
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