With the 2025 NFL Draft approaching, the Atlanta Falcons are preparing for the scouting combine. The team faces a critical offseason as they look to bolster their defense, which was among the league's worst in terms of sack production. Pro Football Focus suggests the Falcons may select Mike Green from Marshall, a standout edge rusher known for his 17 sacks in the 2024 season. This would mark a significant shift in their draft strategy after focusing on offense in recent years. The Falcons also need to address other positions such as cornerback and safety during the offseason.
The combine gives the draft class one final chance to impress scouts with their physical abilities, especially for prospects from smaller schools.
The Falcons have focused on offense with their last four first-round picks, and they haven't selected an edge rusher in the first round since 2017.
Adding a pass rusher like Green could help the team create more consistent pressure, vital for a defense that ranked 31st in sacks last season.
Marshall's Mike Green, who tallied an impressive 17 sacks in 2024, is projected to be the Falcons' first-round pick, addressing their defensive needs.
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