For teams like the Atlanta Falcons, the offseason brings a bittersweet focus on rebuilding through the NFL Draft. While playoff contenders continue their quest for the Lombardi Trophy, Falcons fans turn their attention to the endless stream of mock drafts and speculation about how the team can finally break their seven-year playoff drought.
Pro Football Focus (PFF) recently shared their take on the “perfect” prospect for every NFL team. For the Falcons, PFF zeroed in on Georgia defensive lineman Mykel Williams, citing Atlanta’s glaring need to improve their pass rush.
“The Falcons generated pressure on only 28.9% of their defensive plays in 2024, which ranked No. 31 in the league. The defender that generated the most pressures for the Falcons in 2024 was Kaden Elliss, who is more of a true off-the-ball linebacker than an edge defender, so they could use some more pressures from their defensive line moving forward.”…