2021 NFL Team Draft Page

With news that the NFL could be asking for a dramatic reduction in the salary cap next year, the Falcons --one of the NFL's most cap-strapped teams-- would have a quandary on their hands. They've already jettisoned Jamon Brown, but the idea of bringing back both Keanu Neal and Ricardo Allen would require a long, hard look. Neal's current cap hit is over $6M in his walk year, and Allen's hit will be over $8M next year. Damontae Kazee is a free agent. That leaves recently-drafted Jaylinn Hawkins as the only safety with a safe (ahem) roster spot, and he seems a safe bet to move down into the box to replace Neal.

Andre Cisco could come in as a centerfielder to replace Allen and or Kazee. He's a ballhawk with 12 career interceptions in two seasons, the ACC's best output, and we know Dan Quinn loves ballhawks. Cisco would need to demonstrate improved tackling technique, and he would have to overcome the recent trend away from using first-round picks on safeties, but the Falcons' philosophy is that you can never have too many defensive backs, and they should definitely be in the market for a one in the 2021 draft.