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Former Tech star Kevin Cone added to 53-man roster

Found December 28, 2011 on ajc.com:
PLAYERS: Kevin Cone,  Robert James,  Mike Peterson,  Kelvin Hayden,  Matt Hansen
TEAMS: Atlanta Falcons,  Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

FLOWERY BRANCH — Former Georgia Tech standout Kevin Cone, who’s been on the Falcons’ practice squad, was added to the 53-man roster on Wednesday. Also, linebacker Robert James was added to the roster. The Falcons had room after placing linebacker Mike Peterson (torn tricep) and cornerback Kelvin Hayden (dislocated toe/turf toe) on injured reserved. The Falcons also added linebacker Matt Hansen to the practice squad. He played strong safety while he was with the team in training camp, but he was a linebacker in college at Rhode Island.   Cone was late to football. He didn’t start playing until his junior year at St. Pius X. He started his college career at Shorter College before transferring to Georgia Tech. He also played basketball and ran track in high school. Cone is probably the only wide receiver with just five catches during his senior season, who on an NFL roster. He drew raves for his blocking in Tech’s vaunted triple-option attack.
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