Despite not having a very interesting off-season, the Atlanta Falcons have had some change at linebacker. The man that clogged up the middle under Brian Van Gorder, Curtis Lofton, was allowed to walk without much interest in keeping him from the Falcons. To replace him, the Falcons will go with second year player Akeem Dent or free agent signee Lofa Tatupu. The rest of the Falcons LB roster includes budding star Sean Weatherspoon, Stephen Nicholas, Robert James and Spencer Adkins. If the Falcons address LB during this draft I would expect it to be in the fifth to seventh rounds. Let's take a look at some targets that might be available at that time.
Spoon pointing out the prospects he wants on his team
Mychal Kendricks, Cal (6'0", 240)- Kendricks is expected to go around the third round but he is the only LB that has visited the Falcons so far this off-season according to Pro Football Talk. Interestingly, Kendricks is projected at the next level as a 34 LB and the F...
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PLAYERS:
Akeem Dent,
Lofa Tatupu,
Sean Weatherspoon,
Stephen Nicholas,
Robert James,
Spencer Adkins,
Miles Burris,
Demario Davis,
Josh Kaddu,
Tank Carder
TEAMS: Atlanta Falcons, San Diego State Aztecs, Arkansas State Red Wolves, Oregon Ducks, TCU Horned Frogs
TEAMS: Atlanta Falcons, San Diego State Aztecs, Arkansas State Red Wolves, Oregon Ducks, TCU Horned Frogs
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