Falcons Draft: Turning Scraps into Gold

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The Atlanta Falcons head into the NFL Draft with slim pickings, just five selections total, and none in the first or fifth rounds.

They hold 2nd round pick number, 48. 3rd round pick, 79. 4th round pick, 122 from Philly, 6th round, 215.

Also from Philly, 7th round, 231. New GM Ian Cunningham says he'll squeeze every bit of value from this limited hall.

Cunningham's game plan is clear. Build through the trenches with smart, tough, physical players.

He's all about drafting, developing, and retaining talent straight out of his Baltimore days.

And he's sticking to best player available, no reaching for needs.

Falcons fans know the secondary and linebacker spots need depth after losing Kate and Ellis in free agency, and with my hues banged up last year.

AJ Tarell could use a running made at corner, and the linebacking core wants more speed to fit the new defensive scheme.

Madtrouse have them grabbing South Carolina corner, Brandon Sissy at 48, an explosive athlete with a 4.4040, crazy.

Jumps and solid ball skills in the SEC. Then at 79, Pittsburgh linebacker Kyle Lewis, a speed demon with 24 tackles for loss, 6 picks and 10 sacks over 2 years.

Perfect coverage fit. If these fall right, Cunningham turns scraps into gold, stacking the defense early, and setting up that trench warfare vibe for years to come.