FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- It shouldn't be a surprise by now, but the Atlanta Falcons are open for business.

Every year around draft time, general manager Thomas Dimitroff is asked about the possibility of making a draft trade. And ever year, the guy who once surrendered five picks to move up and select Julio Jones makes clear he's open to anything.

Nothing has changed as the Falcons approach next week's draft holding the 26th overall pick in the first round.

"There are a number of positions that we're looking at more than other years," Dimitroff said. "I feel like in other years, we've been really homed in on potentially one or two, and we have a number of positions that we think can really benefit us at 26. ... In our minds, it gives us an opportunity to consider -- of course, we'll always consider moving up -- but also the idea of moving back as well because we feel there are a number of good players at 26 and beyond."

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Most anticipate the Falcons' initial target to be help along the defensive line, particularly at defensive tackle following the departure of run-stuffer Dontari Poe. Dimitroff and Quinn were at the University of Florida on Wednesday, no doubt to get a final look at first-round prospect Taven Bryan of the Gators. But most expect Bryan to be off the board before the Falcons select, so a trade up is likely to be the best scenario if the Falcons view Bryan as their missing piece. Last year, the Falcons traded up from 31st to 26th in the first round to select defensive end Takkarist McKinley, surrendering a third-round pick and seventh-round pick to Seattle along with the swap in first-round positions.

Alabama's Da'Ron Payne and Washington's Vita Vea might be the most highly regarded defensive tackles in this year's bunch and likely would require the Falcons to make a significant jump up to select them, if there is true interest. Payne made a visit to Atlanta. And based on interaction throughout the duration of the draft process, the 6-foot-4, 347-pound Vea doesn't appear to be a top priority for the Falcons, unless they are being coy about their true interest.

Dimitroff was asked how many defensive tackle in this draft class he views as first- or second-round talents.

"There's probably six to eight," Dimitroff said. "Now, first-round talents obviously doesn't necessarily mean they're going to go in the first round, right? ... We were able to get certain players in the past that were a first-round talent but got to the second round. So, that happens a lot at that position."

Added coach Dan Quinn, "I would say, at the spot, also versatility comes in. In today's NFL, there's certainly some people that are defensive ends that play defensive tackle."

For Quinn, it all usually starts up front. So when the Falcons talk about looking at a number of positions at the No. 26 spot, one would guess the offensive and defensive lines top their priorities. Although the Falcons signed guard Brandon Fusco in free agency, they might have to strongly consider a guy such as Iowa's James Daniels if he's available at that spot and all the desired defensive tackles are off the board. Daniels is the best fit for the Falcons scheme among the guards in the draft class.

ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper believes the Falcons should consider a wide receiver if they remain at the No. 26 pick. Safety is another area of need, but moreso from a depth standpoint. And the wild-card position could be defensive end if a guy such as Marcus Davenport">Marcus Davenport doesn't go as highly as projected. Davenport told ESPN he enjoyed his NFL combine meeting with Kevin Winston, the Falcons' senior direction of player affairs.

In terms of trading, Dimitroff has worked draft trades with Seattle, Houston, Tennessee, and the Los Angeles Rams in recent years and had a discussion with the Seahawks this offseason regarding trading for Michael Bennett, so he knows there are willing trade partners out there. Dimitroff was asked about the potential of trading a player such as running back Tevin Coleman, with one year left on his contract, to move up in the draft.

"We're highly respectful toward our players and we really like our roster right now," Dimitroff said. "That's important. And I don't go into the draft thinking about trading any of our players. ... We think that we are in a really good place with who we have right now. Of course, you have to be open minded enough to listen to someone. But, it's rare that we would do that. It's rare on draft day that it happens."