The Falcons are set to wrap up their final preparations for the draft over the next 10 days.
The draft, with the Falcons holding nine picks, including the 14th pick in the first round, is set for April 25-27 in Nashville, Tenn.
Here are five things to know Friday:
1. Odom to visit. Ex-Arkansas State defensive Chris Odom will work out for the Falcons on Monday, a source told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
He was in camp with the team in 2017. He eventually was cut from the practice squad and went on to play with the Green Bay Packers.
He was playing with the Salt Lake Stallions of the defunct Alliance of American Football.
Odom’s father, Cliff, spent 13 seasons with the Colts.
2. West Point trip. A contingent, led by owner Arthur Blank, coach Dan Quinn and several players, made a trip to West Point to visit the U.S. Military Academy. Former Army coach Bob Sutton, the Falcons' new senior assistant coach, addressed the team. One team official posted several pictures on Twitter.
3. Watson to work out. Former Air Force defensive end Ryan Watson, whose two years of service is up Monday, is scheduled to work out for the Falcons on Monday, according to NFL Media.
4. Johnson worked out. Former Houston cornerback Isaiah Johnson, who's the 13th rated cornerback in the draft by NFLDraftScout.com, worked out for the Falcons on Thursday, according to NFL Media.
Johnson is 6-foot-2 and 208 pounds and is considered a scheme-fit for the Falcons. He’s a projected third-round pick.
The Falcons have over-drafted players who they value as scheme fits, such as strong safety Keanu Neal and running back Ito Smith.
5. Davis to visit. The Falcons have scheduled a visit with Charlotte offensive lineman Nate Davis, according to multiple reports. Davis, who's 6-foot-3 and 316 pounds, is the 15th rated guard in the draft and is a projected sixth-round pick by NFLDraftScout.com.
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