According to D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and other sources, the Falcons have turned some pre-draft attention to three players from the Pac-10.
Defensive linemen Brian Price (UCLA) and Everson Griffen (USC) and linebacker Vuna Tuihalamaka (Arizona) have either worked out or will workout for the team.
Tuihalamaka was not invited to the Scouting Combine in February but did start every game for the Wildcats last season.
Griffen has been a regular in mock drafts for the Falcons and is regarded as one of the first-round defensive end prospects. Price, a defensive tackle, is moving up draft boards with his solid play and status as the Pac 10 Defensive Player of the Year for 2009.
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Here is the most complete list of players to work out for the Falcons to my knowledge (other people chime in if you know anything!):
Brian Price, DT, UCLA
Everson Griffen, DE, USC
Vuna Tuihalamaka, LB, Arizona
Corey Peters, DT, Kentucky
Damien Williams, WR, USC
Jared Odrick, DT, Penn State
Rolando McClain, ILB, Alabama
Sean Weatherspoon, OLB, Missouri
Matt Tennant, C, Boston College
Ryan Wolfe, WR, UNLV
Joe Hawley, C/OG, UNLV
Michael Palmer, TE, Clemson
Anthony Levine, S, Tennessee State
Falcons get 30 total private workouts per NFL rules. Also of note, both Smitty and TD attended Ted Larsen (C, NC State) pro day on 4/1.
I wish we had a second round drsft pick this year. There are alot of great players falling into the second round and we could get them a great prices. It almost sounds we could get a center in the first round but if we had a second round pick i think we could get a similartalent and go defense our first round.
I say we get Taylor Mays at 19 if he’s there. We then bring him down to play in the box more than back there playing the pass. I guarantee we can pick up Bauman in the 3rd OLB, he’s just a notch or two under spoon. We don’t need to look to DE until the 5th and 6th rounds. This is what i think we should do.
1. Taylor Mays- S/OLB
3. Navaro Bauman-OLB
3. Marty Gilyard -WR
4. Joe McKnight- RB/WR
5. Kevin Thomas- 6″0 200 pound corner from USC
6. Jason Worlds- DE
6. ED Wang- RG
7. Best Kicker
I think we will have a Great draft this year like the last 2 years we have a great coaching staff and GM.
I agree with you Falconfanbad!!!
We need an OLB!!! weatherspoon at 19 would be a solid pick up.
yea, a linebacker, center, and kicker would be nice in this draft, considering how steve h. was cut by the ravens because he couldn’t deliver in big moments. i’m worried he might have a repeat
Draft Dream List- by round
1. Sean Weatherspoon (Mizz.) OLB
3. Jacoby Ford (Clemson) WR/KR/PR
3. Rennie Currain (UGA) OLB
4. Cam Thomas (N. Carolina) DT/NT
5. Javier Arenas (Ala.) DB/KR/PR
5. Jameson Konz (Kent St.) FB/HB/TE
6. Eric Olsen (Notre Dame) C
6. Leigh Tiffin (Ala.) K
* note some picks may not be possible
Dion Carroll I love your thinking! Your mock draft is a wish list to die for.I love the additions of Marty Gilyard,and Joe McKnight.I wish there was a way you can call Thomas Dimetroff,and give him your ideas.Let’s make hope this stays true to form.
I say we go
1. Weatherspoon or Pouncey
3. An olb or center, depending on first round pick
3. DE
4. Ben Tate
5. Best Available
5. Best Available
6. Best Available
6. Best Available
loving Dion Carroll picks
I’m sure glad that TD and Smitty are running the draft for us.