The NFL draft is less than 20 days away and we still have no idea which direction the Falcons will go with their No. 4 pick. There were rumors last week of a power struggle between head coach Arthur Smith and general manager Terry Fontenot on who the team will take, but per D’Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the pair has since become aligned.
Unlike the last four mock drafts by Pro Football Focus which have Atlanta trading back, in the latest edition, Sam Monson has the team remaining at No. 4 and selecting Florida tight end Kyle Pitts.
“In an ideal world, Atlanta would trade down, but I don’t see the team finding a dance partner. That leaves the Falcons to just pick the best available player, which is Kyle Pitts, in my opinion, even though he is listed as a tight end.”
The Falcons aren’t exactly in need of a tight end because they have Hayden Hurst on the roster, but Pitts offers more than a typical tight end. Unlike Hurst, Pitts has the versatility and athleticism to be used as a legit threat either inside or outside. It’s rare that a guy like Pitts, who has a Hall of Fame upside, is available at the time of selection.
“Despite that position designation, I think he is the best receiver in the draft and would still be a top-10 pick if he was listed as a wide receiver. Pitts has special skills, and a quick run through his target list led me to create a draft profile that screams special talent.”
For the Falcons to remain competitive in the NFC South, they will need to upgrade on offense. Pitts could contribute right away and has the potential to be a difference-making talent in the NFL.
