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Louisville Football: 6 ACC Players Picked In PFF’s 2017 NFL Mock Draft

By Derek Snyder

May 8, 2014; New York, NY, USA; A general view of the stage and podium before the start of the 2014 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
May 8, 2014; New York, NY, USA; A general view of the stage and podium before the start of the 2014 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 30, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Michigan Wolverines quarterback Wilton Speight (3) scrambles under pressure from Florida State Seminoles defensive end DeMarcus Walker (44) during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 30, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Michigan Wolverines quarterback Wilton Speight (3) scrambles under pressure from Florida State Seminoles defensive end DeMarcus Walker (44) during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /

31. Atlanta Falcons: Edge, DeMarcus Walker

The Atlanta Falcons would be getting one heck of a football player in DeMarcus Walker. He didn’t do much against Louisville this season, largely because their read-option forced Walker to stay in neutral most of the game. However, not all teams on FSU’s schedule was able to do that this year.

Take a look at what Pro Football Focus had to say about Walker in their Mock Draft:

"“Atlanta made such great strides offensively this season, but the defense could still use more disruptive playmakers up front. Walker provides just that after finishing seventh among edge defenders at 89.4 overall, including an 89.2 pass-rush grade. Walker has the size to play on the edge or on the interior, adding yet another piece to Atlanta’s defensive front.”"

Walker finished his last year as a Seminoles football player with 16 total sacks, which put him at second in the entire country in that category. Atlanta needs another pass-rusher to compliment former Clemson stand-out Vic Beasley, therefore Walker would also be a great choice.

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