2014 NFL Draft rumors: Georgia Tech DE Jeremiah Attaochu expected to be selected early in second round

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets linebacker Jeremiah Attaochu (45) during warm ups before the game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Shirey-USA TODAY Sports

Thirty-two picks in the 2014 NFL Draft have come and gone, but with a full day to speculate on what will happen in rounds two and three, there is plenty of discussion surrounding the remaining top-tier talent. Georgia Tech did not have a player selected in round one (unfortunately), but there are multiple reports indicating that pass rusher Jeremiah Attaochu won’t be on the board for very long on Friday.

Attaochu ranks as the #4 available player for ESPN’s Todd McShay, and the draft guru had this to say:

"He came on strong down the stretch, and he has above-average, first-step quickness and explosive closing burst in getting to the QB."

In addition to that lofty perch, Mel Kiper Jr. (the Godfather of all NFL Draft analysis) has the Tech defensive end ranked as his 17th overall player left on the board, and ESPN.com’s latest mock draft for round two has Attaochu pegged as the 40th overall pick to the Seattle Seahawks. Regardless of how long it takes for the highly productive Attaochu to land in the draft, it is a virtual lock that he will have a professional home by the end of the day on Friday.

Stay tuned for all the latest coverage on the local colleges, as well as everything on the Atlanta Falcons throughout the draft process.