Will the Falcons draft offensive line help in round one?

The Falcons are in an enviable spot coming into the draft. Terry Fontenot did a very good job in free agency of patching up all of the team’s glaring holes in some capacity. Now, they won’t be backed into a corner during the draft and can take the best player available every time they are on the clock.

Most are expecting the Falcons to take a defensive player in the first round, like Christian Gonzalez, Tyree Wilson, or Devon Witherspoon. I also wouldn’t count out Bijan Robinson. He might be the best overall player in the draft, and the Falcons want to run the ball more than anyone, but one aspect that hasn’t been brought up a lot is the offensive line.

The Falcons offensive front was a strong point of the team a season ago, and after their decision to re-sign Kaleb McGary, there is no longer an immediate need for a tackle. However, the interior of the offensive line could be upgraded in a big way, and several of the top offensive tackle prospects have the ability to kick into a guard.

With that in mind, NFL insider James Palmer reported over the weekend the Falcons could look to draft an offensive lineman with their pick at 8th overall.