Grading Dimitroff’s 2nd and 3rd Round Picks

Nov 16, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Corey Peters (91) reacts after the Panthers miss a field goal attempt in the fourth quarter. The Falcons defeated the Panthers 19-17 at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

2010: DT Corey Peters, Kentucky (83rd Overall)

Corey Peters had a nice tenure in Falcons uniform.  The Arizona Cardinals got a solid defensive lineman in free agency.  Peters played well enough his rookie season to force former first round pick Peria Jerry out of a starting role.  He seemed like a nice fit in Bryan Cox’s defensive line last season.  But under new HC Dan Quinn, he may not have been a good fit in the new scheme.  That might be why he now plays for solid Cards team in Glendale, AZ.

Grade: 84, B

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2010: OT Mike Johnson, Alabama (98th Overall)

Outside of a productive 2012 season, Mike Johnson had a forgettable career for the Atlanta Falcons.  His inability to stay healthy might have forced him out of the league.  Usually a Nick Saban product is ready to play in the NFL (Trent Richardson, not so much).  It’s hard to fault Dimitroff here as injuries are impossible to predict.

Grade: 62, D-