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Falcons linebacker Mykal Walker named to PFF’s all-rookie team

Thomas Dimitroff wasn’t perfect. In fact, he wasn’t even close. (But, to be fair, it’s hard to run an NFL franchise’s front office while curating one of the world’s largest collections of worn and unworn bike shorts.) That said, he made some outstanding picks as the Falcons’ GM. Mykal Walker was one such pick.

Falcons rookie linebacker Mykal Walker made the most of his opportunities in 2020, thriving in coverage and navigating a steep learning curve quickly. He was recently named to Pro Football Focus’ All-Rookie Team.

And this what PFF had to say about him:

Walker is one of the players who shined in a more limited role.