Thomas Dimitroff used Atlanta’s 2016 first round pick on Keanu Neal, who will be expected to assume a crucial role in the Falcons' defensive backfield. Here’s everything you need to know about the talented safety:
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When watching tape of Neal, one trait sticks out immediately: He knows how to hit. The 6-foot, 211-pounder is the most physical athletes in this draft, according to NFL.com’s Daniel Jeremiah, and is able to utilize that aggressiveness during run and pass situations. Dan Quinn has championed physicality since he came to Flowery Branch, and Neal, who acknowledged he likes to hit with bad intentions, should bring that element to the table.