Player Ht Wt School Proj. Rd
1. Matt Kalil 6-6 306 USC 1st
Comment: He's considered a can't-miss prospect at left tackle because of size, mobility and great footwork.
2. Riley Reiff 6-5 313 Iowa 1st
Comment: He was a first-team all-Big Ten tackle last season.
3. Cordy Glenn 6-5 345 Georgia 1st
Comment: ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper projects him as a guard, but he'll get a shot at left tackle.
4. David DeCastro 6-4 314 Stanford 1st
Comment: He's the top-rated guard and perhaps best interior lineman in the draft.
5. Jonathan Martin 6-5 312 Stanford 1st
Comment: He started 37 games over three seasons with the Cardinal, protecting quarterback Andrew Luck's blindside.
Falcons need: The Falcons must improve their pass protection in order to successfully implement new offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter's vertical passing attack. They want to run the ball more efficiently in short-yardage situations. They will likely take a tackle in case Sam Baker [back, elbow] does not return to good health. The rookie could provide depth and eventually compete for playing time with Baker and Will Svitek. California left tackle Mitchell Schwartz has been heavily scouted by the Falcons.
Others in need: Vikings (3rd overall pick), Jaguars (7), Bills (10), Cardinals (13), Bengals (17), Chargers (18), Lions (23), Steelers (24) and 49ers (30).
Comment: "It's a little better on the interior, specifically at guard, which is [different from what] it has been in recent years. The tackles are still good. It's just not as deep as it has been and center is not very deep."
-- Kevin Colbert, Pittsburgh general manager.
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