The Falcons have won five of seven games, but blew their chance at landing a potential top-five pick in the 2020 NFL Draft by doing so.

Running back is a position that Atlanta needs to upgrade. Devonta Freeman’s future is up in the air after a down year and Ito Smith is coming off of a season-ending injury.

There’s arguably two or three backs worthy of first-round selections, and some really intriguing early-middle round prospects that the Falcons should strongly consider.

D’Andre Swift – Georgia

2019 Stats: 1,216 rush yards (6.2 YPC), 7 TDs, 24 catches, 216 rec. yards, 1 TD

Projection: 1st round

The Falcons won’t have to look far for our first prospect. Georgia running back D’Andre Swift is explosive, can make people miss, and has breakaway speed. He’s not just some hometown kid that plays at a position of need, either. Swift is considered the best running back in the 2020 draft class by most top scouts.

Atlanta would be taking a huge risk by using a first-round pick on another offensive weapon, especially with several more pressing needs on the defensive side of the ball. However, when you consider last year’s investment in the offensive line, Swift does make some sense as a three-down back that could come in and make an impact right away.

Check out some film of Swift from a game against Arkansas State below:

https://youtu.be/LlCbbL5GlEw