PLAYERS:
Bradie Ewing,
Charles Mitchell,
Travian Robertson,
Ovie Mughelli
TEAMS: Atlanta Falcons, Mississippi State Bulldogs
TEAMS: Atlanta Falcons, Mississippi State Bulldogs
The Atlanta Falcons have signed three more draft picks Wisconsin fullback Bradie Ewing, Mississippi State safety Charles Mitchell and South Carolina defensive tackle Travian Robertson. A fifth-round pick, Ewing is the Falcons' new starting fullback after the release of veteran Ovie Mughelli. Ewing was named an All-American and led the way for 30 touchdowns. Mitchell is a sixth-round pick who recorded 283 career tackles and four interceptions. Robertson is a seventh-round pick who had 45 tackles last season with two sacks and eight tackles for losses.
Source: Scout.com
Source: Scout.com
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