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Workers continue preparing the NFL Draft Theatre for the 2021 NFL draft, Tuesday, April 27, 2021, in Cleveland. After going all virtual in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the three-day draft, which has grown into one of America's biggest, non-game sporting events, returns with thousands of fans who will be separated by their loyalties, and whether they've been vaccinated. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Credit: AP Photo/Tony Dejak

Credit: AP Photo/Tony Dejak

Workers continue preparing the NFL Draft Theatre for the 2021 NFL draft, Tuesday, April 27, 2021, in Cleveland. After going all virtual in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the three-day draft, which has grown into one of America's biggest, non-game sporting events, returns with thousands of fans who will be separated by their loyalties, and whether they've been vaccinated. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
By AJC Sports
Updated April 28, 2021

The 2021 NFL draft will take place in hours and one major question is still out there about the Atlanta Falcons - who will they select with the fourth overall pick?

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A quarterback? Offensive lineman? Receiver/tight end?

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There are plenty of options, including trading the pick and acquiring more picks later in the draft.

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