News Break Video: The Atlanta Falcons selected offensive lineman Jalen Mayfield with the No. 68 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. Chat Sports breaks down the selection of the 3rd round OL from Michigan and how it helps the depth of the offensive line next season. Mayfield originally opted-out of the 2020 season, but changed his mind and eventually played as a RS-sophomore for Jim Harbaugh. He's viewed as a raw prospect with high potential to many because he only played 1,000 snaps at right tackle during his three seasons at Michigan.
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