Oct 10, 2020; College Station, Texas, USA; Florida Gators tight end Kyle Pitts (84) runs after catching a pass as Texas A&M Aggies defensive back Myles Jones defends at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports
As we approach the final 48 hours before the 2021 NFL draft, final mock drafts are being published at warp speed and most of them say the same thing – expect the Atlanta Falcons to draft Florida tight end, Kyle Pitts.
With the jarring news that came out Tuesday that the Atlanta Falcons are fielding phone calls to trade future Hall of Fame wide receiver Julio Jones (confirmed by general manager Terry Fontenot), this pick makes the most sense for the club given they want to try and maximize the final few years of Matt Ryan’s professional career.