NFC South Draft Grades: Winners Or Losers?

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Published: April 29, 2009

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... with young talent. We'll forecast the impact of the draft for each of the four teams in the NFC South. Let's take a look and see who were the winners and/or losers in the 2009 draft.

ATLANTA FALCONS         

The Atlanta Falcons went into the draft with multiple holes on defense. They filled the need of tight end with the pre-draft trade with Kansas City for Tony Gonzalez. The Falcons traded down in the draft and picked up the first pick in the seventh round. The Falcons had eight selections overall, and seven of the eight picks went toward the defensive side of the ball.

The first pick in their draft was Peria Jerry at #24 in the first round. Jerry has an A draft grade by many and is looked at as possibly the best DT in the draft. Jerry should help the defensive line be more stout against the run and give John Abraham some help with the pass rush.

With the Falcons not r...

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