DESMOND TRUFANT RUMORS
Desmond Trufant goes to Falcons at 22
UW's Desmond Trufant goes to Falcons at #22
Trufant became the third member of his family to make it to the league on Thursday night when the Atlanta Falcons selected him 22nd overall in the 2013 NFL Draft.
Tru became UW's fourth first-round pick since 1995.
He was considered a third-round pick by most at the start of last season. Then he became UW's defensive...
NFL Draft Instant Analysis: Desmond Trufant To Atlanta Falcons
The VitalsNFL Team: Atlanta FalconsPick Number: 22 (traded up from pick 30 with St. Louis)Player Name: Desmond TrufantPosition: CBSchool: WashingtonHeight/Weight: 6'0/190 lbs.  How is the fit?Trufant was traded up for by the Falcons for a reason. He fits a tremendous hole left by the departures of cornerbacks Dunta Robinson, Brent Grimes, and Chris Owens. Trufant isÂ...
Falcons Fans Sound Off on Desmond Trufant Pick
I love the fact that you can get on Twitter and immediately take the temperature of a fanbase. In the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft, the Atlanta Falcons traded their third and sixth round picks for the right to trade up from #30 to #22 and pick Washington CB Desmond Trufant.
As always there is some mixed reaction but overall the majority of the response was positive...
First Round NFL Draft Grades: Atlanta Falcons
PICK: Desmond Trufant, CB, Washington
ANALYSIS: Atlanta had been rumored to be wanting to move up for someone, and Trufant was one of the names commonly tossed around in that discussion. Atlanta certainly needed a corner, and Trufant was the best CB on the board. They were smart to jump Minnesota and Indy to grab him. I'm still surprised St. Louis traded down instead...
Atlanta trades up for Desmond Trufant
After trading up earlier, the St. Louis Rams traded down eight picks, receiving a third-round and sixth-round pick from the Atlanta Falcons so the Falcons could select Desmond Trufant, a four-year starter from Washington.
Trufant is fast (4.38 40-yard dash), and has excellent ball skills. The only question with him is how physical a tackler he can be. Trufant is a four-down player...
Falcons Select Washington CB Desmond Trufant (Rd.1, No.22)
With the 22nd overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft, the Falcons select Washington CB Desmond Trufant. A four-year starter, Trufant earned his way onto the field as a true freshman in 2009 and showed steady progression over his career. He set career-bests in 2011 as a junior with a pair of interceptions and 16 passes defended, but decided to return for his senior year. Although his...
Trufant Sweats Out Draft Fate
Like other Huskies before him, Desmond Trufant had a chance to check out the Green Room at Radio City Music Hall in New York City but decided to be with his family in Tacoma instead Thursday as his 2013 NFL Draft fate is expected to be revealed. Will he be taken by a team in the first round tonight? Or will he have to wait 24 more hours to find out his professional future?
Via washington.scout.com
April 25, 2013
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Report: Washington Cornerback Desmond Trufant Visiting With Patriots
Another potential first-round pick is in New England for a visit.
Washington cornerback Desmond Trufant is visiting with the Patriots on Thursday and Friday, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
Trufant is viewed as one of the top cornerbacks in this year’s draft class and is projected as a pretty firm first-round pick. He was on the cusp of the first round early in the draft...
2013 NFL Draft: CB Desmond Trufant Scouting Report
Desmond Trufant has a lot of expectation in the Trufant family. Two of his older brothers play in the NFL as well - Marcus plays for the Seattle Seahawks and was drafted in the first round in 2003, and Isiah, who is a New York Jet and cut his teeth in the Arena League and UFL before making the big leagues.The 2013 NFL Draft is very deep at the cornerback position and many analysts...
Desmond Trufant CB, Washington Scouting Report
DESMOND TRUFANT CB, Washington
6-0, 190 LBS
starts
TCK
INT
PD
FF
2012
12
36
1
9
1
2011
13
64
2
14
2
2010
13
48
1
4
0
2009
9
47
2
6
0
Had 45 straight start streak stopped when he had to sit out against Colorado last season. Returned to start final 2 games.
When he’s covered a receiver great, he’s great at breaking...
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