The Falcons unceremoniously cut their No.1 cornerback Desmond Trufant and didn’t replace him in free agency.
Isaiah Oliver, who had a streaky second season, and Kendall Sheffield, who had a strong rookie season, don’t appear ready for the promotion to top cornerback.
That’s why the Falcons will select Florida’s C.J. Henderson with the 16th overall pick in the draft.
» Here's D. Led's mock draft 2.0.
Trufant signed with Detroit in free agency. Henderson has a 6.74 draft grade which translates into a “first-year, quality starter” by NFL.com’s rankings.
Henderson and Trufant, who was selected 22nd overall in the 2013 draft, have nearly identical measurables:
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