Re: 2014 RCF Mock Draft: Atlanta Falcons (bigfoot5415)
Atlanta Falcons got caught up in the Yes Movement!
With the 6th pick of the 2014 NFL Draft, the
Atlanta Falcons select...
Khalil Mack, LB, Buffalo
Khalil Mack Scouting Report
By Charlie Campbell
Strengths:
Natural pass-rush ability
Phenomenal in pursuit
Repertoire of pass-rushing moves
Good speed to get around the corner
Powerful bull rush
Ability to shed blocks
Strong hands, upper body, shocks offensive players
Active hands, uses them at the same time as his feet
Agility to sink his hips/shoulder
Splash plays
Creates turnovers: forced fumbles & interceptions
Fantastic motor, goes all out for 60 minutes
Plays with good pad level
Tough run-defender
Holds up well when runs come straight at him
Plays with good pad level
Very physical with offensive players
Hits with authority
Can intimidate offenses
Instinctive
Intelligent
Fast at reading his keys
Great fit as a 3-4 outside linebacker
Hard worker
4-year starter
Improved each season
Wants to be great
Upside
PLAYER OVERVIEW
An under-the-radar high school recruit, Mack enrolled at Buffalo and redshirted in 2009.
He became a starter in 2010 and started all but one game over the past four seasons, leaving Buffalo as the most productive defensive player in program history with school records for sacks (28.5), tackles for loss (75) and forced fumbles (16), the latter two also being FBS records.
Mack played a hybrid linebacker role in the Bulls' 3-4 scheme, seeing time with his hand on the ground and also standing up off the edge.
He is built very well for the position with good functional strength and movement skills to quickly disengage blocks and easily accelerate to chase down the ballcarrier or disrupt the pocket. Mack did most of his damage against mediocre competition in the MAC, but he also showed he can match up against top tier teams with excellent games against Ohio State and Baylor in 2013.
His natural skill-set projects him as one of the draft's top pass rushers and probable top 10 selection.
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Meanwhile in Atlanta.....
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The
Tampa Bay Bucs are now the on the clock