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****Atlanta Falcons**** And The NFL In General
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The Falcoholic @TheFalcoholic 2015 NFL Draft picks: #Falcons select OG Jake Rodgers in the 7th round http://sbnation.com/e/8301248?utm_campaign=thefalcoholic&utm_content=chorus&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter …
Akeem King?????
Akeem King
AT SAN JOSÉ STATE: Completed four seasons with the Spartans... Originally signed as a wide receiver hopeful but moved to the defensive side of the ball in 2011... Played in 33 games with his 12 career starting assignments coming as a senior... Named to the 2013 Academic All-Mountain and 2012 Academic All-WAC teams... A three-time San José State University Scholar-Athlete... One of 10 Spartans honored in 2012 on National Student-Athlete Day by the National Consortium for Academics & Sports... Accepted an invitation to play in the 2015 Medal of Honor All-Star Football Game in Charleston, South Carolina.
2014: Played in and started all 12 games... One of only three Spartan defensive players to start in every game... Had his most productive season at the major college level with 71 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss and two pass break-ups... Was fourth on the team and tops among the squad's defensive backs in tackles... Had a major college best 11 tackles at Utah State (11/21)... One of five Spartans with at least one tackle in every game during the season.
2013: Saw action in 11 games as a reserve defensive back and special teams player... His playing time with the defense increased as the season progressed... Was credited with a season-high three tackles in each of the last three games... All tackles in the final three games came on pass plays... Both of his two pass break-ups came in the 62-52 win over #16-ranked Fresno State (11/29).
2012: Played in eight regular season games primarily as a special teams player... Was not credited with any tackles.
2011: Appeared in the final two games of the season as a special teams player.
2010: Spent the season as a redshirt.
AT SAN JOSÉ STATE: Completed four seasons with the Spartans... Originally signed as a wide receiver hopeful but moved to the defensive side of the ball in 2011... Played in 33 games with his 12 career starting assignments coming as a senior... Named to the 2013 Academic All-Mountain and 2012 Academic All-WAC teams... A three-time San José State University Scholar-Athlete... One of 10 Spartans honored in 2012 on National Student-Athlete Day by the National Consortium for Academics & Sports... Accepted an invitation to play in the 2015 Medal of Honor All-Star Football Game in Charleston, South Carolina.
2014: Played in and started all 12 games... One of only three Spartan defensive players to start in every game... Had his most productive season at the major college level with 71 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss and two pass break-ups... Was fourth on the team and tops among the squad's defensive backs in tackles... Had a major college best 11 tackles at Utah State (11/21)... One of five Spartans with at least one tackle in every game during the season.
2013: Saw action in 11 games as a reserve defensive back and special teams player... His playing time with the defense increased as the season progressed... Was credited with a season-high three tackles in each of the last three games... All tackles in the final three games came on pass plays... Both of his two pass break-ups came in the 62-52 win over #16-ranked Fresno State (11/29).
2012: Played in eight regular season games primarily as a special teams player... Was not credited with any tackles.
2011: Appeared in the final two games of the season as a special teams player.
2010: Spent the season as a redshirt.
The NFL Draft is over for Atlanta, and the Falcons walk away six players richer than they were Thursday afternoon. While we'll need years to know whether this was a truly successful draft class or not, the early reception is positive, and Atlanta seems to have added legitimate talent even though they still have some question marks at key positions like safety and left guard.
Here's a full reckoning of the Falcons' picks. Expect a full breakdown, draft grades and more later tonight and tomorrow morning from The Falcoholic team.
#8: Vic Beasley, DE, Clemson
Beasley gives the team a dynamic, athletic edge rusher for the first time since John Abraham was released. He'll immediately slot in as the team's starting LEO and should be a tremendous asset for Dan Quinn.
#42: Jalen Collins, CB, LSU
A tall, physical cornerback who can handle the kind of press coverage Dan Quinn likes. His question marks include three prior failed drug tests and his level of refinement, but Collins is likely ticketed for starting duties outside.
#73: Tevin Coleman, RB, Indiana
Coleman has a nice blend of size and speed, and his ability to make a cut and fly makes him a nice fit for the Falcons' zone blocking-heavy scheme. He lacks great vision, but if the line can work for him, that shouldn't matter overmuch. He'll be the lead ball carrier in 2015, which is a mild surprise for me because I thought Devonta Freeman had a legitimate shot to carry the load.
#107: Justin Hardy, WR, ECU
Hardy is a Harry Douglas replacement. He's not an elite athlete and he doesn't have deep speed, but he's quick, prolific and has good hands. That, the lack of a pure slot receiver on the roster today and his blocking skills should get him tons of opportunities in 2015. He could be a core special teams player immediately.
#137: Grady Jarrett, DT, Clemson
Jarrett's height and weight are his only real weak points. Otherwise, he's an active, disruptive defender with the potential to be a force on the interior of the Falcons' line, and a well-balanced skill set that should make him a three down player if he develops the way I expect he will. Love this pick.
#225: Jake Rodgers, OL, Eastern Washington
Rodgers is a project. He's big and athletic and probably projects as a guard over the long haul, but his 2015 impact will likely be minimal. He has a small chance of becoming a starter down the line, but if he tops out as a useful, versatile reserve, that'll be just fine.
#249: Akeem King, S, San Jose State
The Falcons worked King out and clearly liked what they saw. He's a tall (6'3") safety with good range, legitimate speed and physicality. The team will groom him and hope those tools translate into real NFL success.
Here's a full reckoning of the Falcons' picks. Expect a full breakdown, draft grades and more later tonight and tomorrow morning from The Falcoholic team.
#8: Vic Beasley, DE, Clemson
Beasley gives the team a dynamic, athletic edge rusher for the first time since John Abraham was released. He'll immediately slot in as the team's starting LEO and should be a tremendous asset for Dan Quinn.
#42: Jalen Collins, CB, LSU
A tall, physical cornerback who can handle the kind of press coverage Dan Quinn likes. His question marks include three prior failed drug tests and his level of refinement, but Collins is likely ticketed for starting duties outside.
#73: Tevin Coleman, RB, Indiana
Coleman has a nice blend of size and speed, and his ability to make a cut and fly makes him a nice fit for the Falcons' zone blocking-heavy scheme. He lacks great vision, but if the line can work for him, that shouldn't matter overmuch. He'll be the lead ball carrier in 2015, which is a mild surprise for me because I thought Devonta Freeman had a legitimate shot to carry the load.
#107: Justin Hardy, WR, ECU
Hardy is a Harry Douglas replacement. He's not an elite athlete and he doesn't have deep speed, but he's quick, prolific and has good hands. That, the lack of a pure slot receiver on the roster today and his blocking skills should get him tons of opportunities in 2015. He could be a core special teams player immediately.
#137: Grady Jarrett, DT, Clemson
Jarrett's height and weight are his only real weak points. Otherwise, he's an active, disruptive defender with the potential to be a force on the interior of the Falcons' line, and a well-balanced skill set that should make him a three down player if he develops the way I expect he will. Love this pick.
#225: Jake Rodgers, OL, Eastern Washington
Rodgers is a project. He's big and athletic and probably projects as a guard over the long haul, but his 2015 impact will likely be minimal. He has a small chance of becoming a starter down the line, but if he tops out as a useful, versatile reserve, that'll be just fine.
#249: Akeem King, S, San Jose State
The Falcons worked King out and clearly liked what they saw. He's a tall (6'3") safety with good range, legitimate speed and physicality. The team will groom him and hope those tools translate into real NFL success.
There's a lot of good UDFAs this year.
Atlanta should take a flyer on La'el Collins:
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000490967/article/lael-collins-meets-with-baton-rouge-police
