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Falcons add speed to defense, tight end on Day 2

Football

By D. Orlando Ledbetter - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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FLOWERY BRANCH — Coach Dan Quinn has talked about his team becoming fast and physical on defense since he was hired by the Falcons.

In the second round Friday night, the Falcons took the swiftest linebacker in the draft when they selected LSU’s Deion Jones, who ran the 40-yard dash in 4.38 seconds during his Pro Day workout. He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.58 seconds at the scouting combine.

“I think I was more comfortable at LSU than at the combine,” Jones said.