It was a small price to pay to obtain the ultimate prize, but playing a longer college season does impact NFL Draft prep.
Pro Football Network released a new seven-round mock draft which has the Falcons focusing exclusively on defense. In the first round, the team lands East Carolina cornerback Shavon Revel Jr.:
"I was also kind of looking ahead if we win this game, I’m going to propose to my girlfriend," he said. "I had the ring on me in my pocket."