The NFL Draft is just over a week away, and it is the most pivotal in recent memory for the Falcons. They have a talented roster, and they went out and acquired a quarterback that makes them favorites in the NFC South.
Having a quality defense on paper to start the season is one thing. Persevering the marathon of an NFL season and continuing to play sound defense despite injuries and offensive letdowns is another.
The Atlanta Falcons' safeties room received plenty of attention following Sunday's 24-15 win over the New Orleans Saints, and for good reason. Jessie Bates III created two redzone takeaways, one a 92-yard pick-six and the other a forced fumble to help vault the Falcons into first place in the NFC South.
Even though he was a draft pick, it isn't a small feat that Atlanta Falcons safety Demarcco Hellams made the team's initial 53-man roster. Hellams was taken with the No.
Despite entering the 2023 NFL Draft fresh off leading Alabama in tackles, safety DeMarcco Hellams fell all the way to the seventh round ... and it appears the Atlanta Falcons may be major beneficiaries.
With the preseason behind us, here's a look at whose stock is up and down in the NFC South ahead of the start of the regular season.
From start to finish, Atlanta Falcons seventh-round safety DeMarcco Hellams’ preseason was not only highly impressive, but significantly encouraging. For Hellams, the preseason began with a start against the Miami Dolphins alongside the second-team defense after largely working with the third team throughout training camp.
Falcons HC Arthur Smith had high praise of seventh-round S DeMarcco Hellams after his performance in their preseason opener against the Dolphins. “It’s the same thing we saw in Alabama,” Smith said, via Tori McElheney of the team’s site.
Among the biggest surprises in Atlanta Falcons training camp has been seventh-round pick Demarcco Hellams. Hellams recorded an interception on the opening
DeMarcco Hellams was a seventh-round pick, but he’s making first-round plays. The former Alabama standout recorded a pivotal interception in the Atlanta Falcons’ preseason contest against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Every young player needs a veteran or two to look up to. For Atlanta Falcons seventh-round rookie Demarcco Hellams, that's Jessie Bates III and Richie Grant.
It can be hard to draw conclusions from preseason games where the overwhelming majority of starters -- and even some key backups -- don't see the field.
The Atlanta Falcons only gave up three points in their win against the Miami Dolphins on Friday night, but it could have been a lot more if the defense didn't come in clutch.
Talk about making an impact in your NFL debut. The Atlanta Falcons are kicking off preseason against the Miami Dolphins, and the defense was taking gash after gash from the opposing offense all the way into the red zone.
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Logan Woodside took the snap, dropped back and looked downfield. Woodside saw undrafted rookie receiver Keilahn Harris running deep and thought he had a chance to hit a big play - but another rookie, safety DeMarcco Hellams, had different plans.
Atlanta Falcons coach Arthur Smith has spoken at length about playing "positionless" football offensively - and his team's defense is trying to follow a similar approach.
Alabama has its first player from this NFL Draft to sign a rookie contract. DeMarcco Hellams, a former safety for the Crimson Tide, has signed his rookie deal with the Atlanta Falcons.
After hearing his name called in the 2023 NFL Draft, DeMarcco Hellams has agreed to his contract with the Atlanta Falcons. The Falcons drafted him in the seventh round last month.
Washington D.C. to the ATL. Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back DeMarcco Hellams is the latest to join an NFL team — drafted by the Atlanta Falcons with the 224th overall pick in the seventh round. Hellams started for the Crimson Tide 25 times over the last two seasons, playing alongside Jordan Battle.
DeMarcco Hellams NFL Draft Overview Position: Safety Height: 6′-1″ Weight: 207 pounds School: Alabama 2023 NFL Draft Profiles DeMarcco Hellams began his college football career at the University of Alabama in 2019.
How will Alabama football respond to finishing the season after a loss to Louisiana State University? Crimson Tide fans will be looking at Saturday’s matchup versus Mississippi at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium.
DeMarcco Hellams earned his nickname “Hitman Hellams” last week against Mississippi State for Alabama. After a rough performance versus Tennessee, the senior safety was the enforcer against the Bulldogs.
We have yet another example of Nick Saban’s Perfect Little Soldiers.
Alabama knows how important this season is on defense, but will it return to its standard? Crimson Tide fans want to see it, and several players look to make it happen.
As Alabama defensive back DeMarcco Hellams prepares for his senior season, there's one factor he says is unique to this year's Crimson Tide defense. "Depth," Hellams said during Monday's press conference.
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