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Did the NFL Combine Just Help the Falcons Land Top Defensive Target?
- Falcons view Texas Tech defensive lineman Lee Hunter as a top draft target, with potential to anchor the interior line.
- Combine weaknesses showed limited athleticism for Hunter, potentially affecting his draft stock.
- Hunter’s college production and run-stopping ability keep him in consideration for a late-first or early-second round.
- If drafted by Atlanta, Hunter could be a true interior run-stopper for the defense.
- Despite mixed combine results, Hunter has shown interview and on-tape strength that keeps him on the Falcons’ radar.
- The analysis frames the Combine as potentially beneficial if it limits other teams’ interest, allowing a second-round pick to stay within range.
- The Falcons’ stated goal is to improve run defense for next season, aligning with Hunter’s strengths.
- The article emphasizes the dual nature of the Combine: performance vs. tape and interviews in projectable value.
- Overall, Atlanta could land an interior anchor if Hunter slips to their second-round pick or benefits from limited competition.
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