Dallas Turner is the Atlanta Falcons’ heavy favorite in the NFL Mock Draft.
In this year’s draft, the Atlanta Falcons have a great chance to select the top overall defender. Will Dallas Turner of Alabama be that prospect?

In the 2021 NFL Draft, a record seven offensive players were selected. As it does in this mock, there’s a good chance the 2024 group will tie that mark, according to PFF. The Falcons have been severely lacking in a pass rusher, and Turner has a high ceiling in that area. For the last three seasons, Atlanta’s pass-rushing grade has placed it outside of the top 25 teams.

Turner made significant progress during his junior year, racking up 10 sacks in 14 games for the Crimson Tide in the previous season.

Turner’s draft profile is most notable for his abnormally long and athletic build for a 6’2″ (247-pound) person: 83″ (88th percentile) in wingspan, 34 3/8″ in arms (80th percentile); 4.46 (98th percentile) in the 40-yard dash