Pro Football Focus labels Atlanta Falcons day three NFL draft pick a "steal"

Saivion Mixson

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The Atlanta Falcons have not had the best rapport in recent conversations surrounding their 2024 NFL Draft. However, despite the shocking picks at the top, the whole draft wasn't seen as an instant bust. In fact, Pro Football Focus labeled the Falcons pick of Oregon's Brandon Dorlus as one of the "biggest steals" of this year's draft.

A popular Day 2 prospect, Dorlus is a bit of a tweener but offers a ton of juice as a pass rusher. He tallied 46 total pressures and 11 quarterback knockdowns in 2023 for Oregon, leading to a 75.7 pass-rush grade. After adding Ruke Orhorhoro and Bralen Trice on Day 2, the Falcons continued to add versatility and athleticism to their defensive front depth for new head coach Raheem Morris.

Dorlus was widely received as one of the top picks in the Falcons' haul this season and for good reason. Dorlus gives the Falcons instant pass-rush juice from virtually anywhere on the defensive line. His hand usage and quickness while in a 6'3", 283-pound frame is as exciting an addition to the Falcons' front seven as we've seen in a while.

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Saivion Mixson is a graduate of the University of North Florida’s Sports Management program. He was previously a staff writer/content creator for LastWordonSports, Around The Block Network, Fansided’s Blogging Dirty and USA Today’s Vikings Wire. Mixson resides in the Charlotte Metro area and is an avid Atlanta Falcons fan. You can find him on Twitter/X @MixsonS_NFL.