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Atlanta Falcons: Redrafting the 2012 NFL Draft

By Justin Winters

SAN DIEGO, CA - DECEMBER 04: Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers intercepts a pass and returns it for a touchdown during the second half of a game against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium on December 4, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
SAN DIEGO, CA - DECEMBER 04: Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers intercepts a pass and returns it for a touchdown during the second half of a game against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium on December 4, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /
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CHICAGO, IL – NOVEMBER 12: Clay Matthews #52 of the Green Bay Packers looks at the scoreboard in the second quarter against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on November 12, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL – NOVEMBER 12: Clay Matthews #52 of the Green Bay Packers looks at the scoreboard in the second quarter against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on November 12, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /

Were the Falcons able to find a solid piece late in the 2012 draft?

The pick: Charles Mitchell, Safety, 192nd overall

Their impact: Mitchell had one tackle during his one year in Atlanta.

Who else was available that round?: Tom Compton has appeared in 71 career games, but only 15 were starts.

Nate Ebner is a special teams stud who has appeared in nearly 100 career games.

Billy Winn has over 100 career tackles throughout his time in the league.

Would they switch the pick?: Yes, but our options are limited.

Ebner is a solid special teams player that would likely still have a spot on the roster today.

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