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us with his top-10 players at each position on both offense and defense Stitched Andy Levitre Jersey , with a Falcons-centric skew to the rankings."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Library FalcFans Podcast on The FalcoholicContact The FalcoholicFalcons StoriesScheduleRosterStatsYahoo Falcons NewsYahoo Falcons Team PageYahoo Falcons ReportYahoo Falcons Depth ChartYahoo Falcons TransactionsYahoo Falcons PhotosOdds About Masthead Community Guidelines StubHub ✕Falcons NFL Draft 2019Positional rankings for the 2019 NFL DraftNew,5commentsThe 2019 NFL Draft is finally upon us. Kevin provides us with his top-10 players at each position on both offense and defense, with a Falcons-centric skew to the rankings.EDTShareTweetShareSharePositional rankings for the 2019 NFL DraftChristopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY SportsWe’re just a few hours away from the start of the 2019 NFL Draft, which means it’s time to drop my official final positional rankings for the 2019 class. It’s been a fun and interesting draft season, particularly with the variety of positions that the Falcons have looked into in this class. Going into Thursday, we still have very little idea which position Atlanta will come away with in Round 1. I, of course, remain hopeful for DT Ed Oliver—but it could easily be an OT, EDGE, LB, or even CB.In an effort to keep things simple, I’ll keep the rankings to my top-10 at each position. Keep in mind Youth Andy Levitre Jersey , these rankings were put together with a Falcons-centric skew: I evaluated each player’s fit in Atlanta’s offense or defense, and that helped inform my rankings. Keep in mind that the tables are easier to read on desktop, as opposed to mobile.The positions that the Falcons are most likely to target early in this class, in no particular order, are: EDGE, DT, OT, and CB. I’d start there to get an idea about who Atlanta might be targeting at pick 14, or on Day 2. After Day 2, I’d expect the majority of these players to be off the board. If you’ve basically skipped the draft up until this point but would like to get some info on these prospects, check out my most recent 7-round mock draft, my prospect previews and The Draft Network—which has an extensive library of scouting reports.DEFENSEEDGERankingPlayerSchoolRankingPlayerSchoolDTRankingPlayerSchoolRankingPlayerSchoolLBRankingPlayerSchoolRankingPlayerSchoolCBRankingPlayerSchoolRankingPlayerSchoolSRankingPlayerSchoolRankingPlayerSchoolOFFENSEQBRankingPlayerSchoolRankingPlayerSchoolRBRankingPlayerSchoolRankingPlayerSchoolWRRankingPlayerSchoolRankingPlayerSchoolTERankingPlayerSchoolRankingPlayerSchoolOTRankingPlayerSchoolRankingPlayerSchoolC/GRankingPlayerSchoolRankingPlayerSchoolWhat are your thoughts on my positional rankings? Any players that you have significantly higher or lower? What would an ideal draft for the Falcons look like for you? Fact: Julio Jones only eats pineapple with his eyes closed" />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesThe Falcoholic homepageHorizontal - WhiteThe Falcoholican Atlanta Falcons communityFollow The Falcoholic online:Follow The Falcoholic on TwitterFollow The Falcoholic on FacebookLog in or sign upLog InSign UpSite searchSearchSearchThe Falcoholic main menuFanpostsFanshotsLibraryFalconsOddsAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 321 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Library FalcFans Podcast on The FalcoholicContact The FalcoholicFalcons StoriesScheduleRosterStatsYahoo Falcons NewsYahoo Falcons Team PageYahoo Falcons ReportYahoo Falcons Depth ChartYahoo Falcons TransactionsYahoo Falcons PhotosOdds About Masthead Community Guidelines StubHub ✕Falcons WR Julio Jones on ‘business as usual Stitched Jake Matthews Jersey ,’ state of the NFC south New,8commentsFact: Julio Jones only eats pineapple with his eyes closed EDTShare this storyShare this on FacebookShare this on TwitterShareAll sharing optionsShareAll sharing options for:Falcons WR Julio Jones on ‘business as usual,’ state of the NFC south TwitterFacebookRedditPocketFlipboardEmailPhoto by Michael Reaves/Getty ImagesFalcons wide receiver Julio Jones is a lot like the Greek mythological god Ares. Much like the son of Zeus and Hera, Julio is the embodiment of strength, courage, and valor. But unlike Ares, Julio is a human being ... or so we’re told. So how is the infamous franchise wide receiver feeling these days? How’s 2019 looking in Julio land? Well, for what it’s worth, training camp is simply business as usual for Julio. Our own Jeanna Thomas was in attendance at Flowery Branch last week, and Julio had all kinds of noteworthy things to say. As he enters his ninth year as a professional football player, there’s not much that can actually phase Julio anymore. Training camp is nothing more than training camp; a step towards the ultimate goal of bringing a Lombardi to Atlanta. “[It’s a]nother opportunity to get better for me. It’s been fun watching the young guys get better every week. So I’m looking forward to them [getting] better and [playing] Falcons football,” said Julio.This is Julio’s prime. He knows it. We know it. So what advice does he have for his peers? What about the lesser wide receivers trying to elevate their status? “Don’t let one game or one play determine who you are Youth Jake Matthews Jersey ,” he suggested. “Just get the next play.”Julio has been down this road before. He’s heard about the “dynamic” offense, and he’s heard about what this team is capable of. But nine years into a likely Hall of Fame career, does Julio still believe? “No doubt. With the weapons we have on offense, we just need to line up and beat people,” he explained. “Because we’re really talented all around the board [...] we don’t have to trick anybody. You’re gonna know where I’m at on the field. You’re gonna know where Mo’s at [...] you’re just gonna have to stop us,” he said plainly. If there’s one thing Julio is focused on, a whole three preseason games before the Falcons play any meaningful football, it’s his health. “That’s the ultimate goal, to go into the season healthy. That’s really the main thing. You don’t wanna go into the season with a nagging injury or anything like that where it’s nagging you and your mind is somewhere else. I’m going into the season clear-minded.” It’s easy to take a guy like Julio for granted, if only because seeing him in a Falcons jersey is our normal. But he sees the big picture. He knows it’s going to take everything he’s got, and everything the defense has, to be successful this season. And as for the defense Stitched Desmond Trufant Jersey , Julio isn’t worried; he knows talent when he sees it. “This year, our defense has a lot of depth. All the way around. Especially the d-line. Our secondary is ball-hawking. All the guys on the back end can catch, they can cover, they can do everything.” So what is there left for Julio to do as the regular season looms? Should he worry about his NFC south opponents?In a word, no. “No, I don’t [worry about the rest of the NFC south.] I really just watch us at the end of the day. I can’t control or really care about what somebody else is doing at all. I don’t follow that.” In short, Julio is a beast. He’s always been a beast and will always be a beast. Nothing to see here, Falcoholics. Your thoughts?