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2016 Atlanta Falcons draft picks: Analysis for every selection

Vaughn McClure breaks down the 2016 Atlanta Falcons draft class.

Round 1, pick 17: Keanu Neal, S, Florida | Highlights

My take: My hunch is that Neal was high on the Falcons' board, but it seemed more likely for him to be targeted in a trade-down scenario since Neal got a second-round grade from ESPN draft expert Todd McShay. But the Falcons clearly felt comfortable enough with him to overlook UCLA linebacker Myles Jack and Clemson pass-rusher Shaq Lawson. Neal is a strong safety who can run but can also hit like a linebacker.