Former Atlanta Falcons linebacker Kuykendall has passed away at age 70, the team announced on Thursday evening.
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Grits Blitz member and Falcons Legend, Fulton Kuykendall u2764ufe0f
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family pic.twitter.com/nA2XEoZBry— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) February 16, 2024Kuykendall was a sixth-round selection by the Falcons during the 1975 NFL Draft, the draft in which the Falcons also selected quarterback Steve Bartkowski. Kuykendall would go to play linebacker for the Falcons from 1975 to 1984, earning the nickname “Kaptain Krazy” for his wild, old school play style of launching his body into opposing ball carriers and blockers with little regard for his well-being.