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2016 NFL Mock Draft – Eagles Trade Shakes up Draft

By Maurice Barksdale

Nov 28, 2015; Berkeley, CA, USA; California Golden Bears quarterback Jared Goff (16) prepares to throw the ball against the Arizona State Sun Devils during the third quarter at Memorial Stadium. The California Golden Bears defeated the Arizona State Sun Devils 48-46. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2015; Berkeley, CA, USA; California Golden Bears quarterback Jared Goff (16) prepares to throw the ball against the Arizona State Sun Devils during the third quarter at Memorial Stadium. The California Golden Bears defeated the Arizona State Sun Devils 48-46. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 24, 2015; Louisville, KY, USA; Boston College Eagles quarterback Jeff Smith (5) scrambles away from Louisville Cardinals defensive end Sheldon Rankins (98) during the second half at Papa John /

44. The Falcons have a number of needs to be addressed.  They must add more talent and playmakers to their defense and linebacker is one of the key areas that needs upgrading.  Head coach Dan Quinn wants to add more pass rushing to the defense.  Louisville’s Sheldon Rankins is one of the best interior pass rushers in the draft.  He’s not an edge rusher but they took one last year in Vic Beasley, so they will address another position first.  The Falcons could use a player of Rankins abilities on defense<b> </b>. Defensive Tackle. Louisville. Sheldon Rankins. 17. player

Clemson. Mackensie Alexander. 18. player. 46. The Colts have a franchise quarterback in Andrew Luck that needs to be protected.  However, with the top offensive tackles already off the board the Colts will have to address another need and cornerback is chief among them.  Mackensie Alexander has the skills to give the Colts a shut down cornerback for their defense. <b> </b>. Cornerback

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