The Atlanta Falcons have a plethora of positions to fill this offseason. They will have plenty of talented players to choose from as they hold the No. 8 overall position in the 2022 NFL Draft.
Both sides of Atlanta's offensive and defensive line need to be addressed, whether that's through free agency or the draft. Most notably, the Falcons need a pass-rusher.
Atlanta was only able to muster 18 total sacks during the 2021 season, ranking at the bottom of the league last year.
Emory Hunt, who covers all things football for CBS Sports HQ and Football Gameplan, joined The Midday Show to discuss who he believes is the best pass-rusher for the Falcons is at No. 8.
"(Jermaine) Johnson from Florida State would be that guy," Hunt told Andy and Randy.
"He's consistent, he brings that energy; you can tell he has that dog in him. And that's someone that you kind of want bringing that consistent rush off the edge."
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Johnson surprised Georgia Bulldogs fans after the 2020 season when he entered the transfer portal and eventually chose Florida State.
Hunt also said the Falcons could opt to get two pass-rushers in the draft suggesting Sam Williams out of Ole Miss.
"We know he can rush the passer," said Hunt. "He had the off-the-field issue so you don't necessarily have run the risk of taking him early. You can double-dip with a guy like Johnson early and a guy like Williams late, and your pass rushing issues have been solved."
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