New Falcons fourth rounder Kendall Sheffield is clearly a bit part of the team’s plans. They moved to get him, he fits the team’s preferences in terms of athleticism and length almost to a T, and Atlanta’s long-term picture at cornerback is fairly open. Given that the top three spots seem pretty well locked in, you’d expect Sheffield to mix in on special teams (perhaps as a returner), pick some snaps as the fourth or fifth cornerback, and compete for a bigger role in 2020.
Try telling Sheffield that, though. In a recent piece by Vaughn McClure, Sheffield made it clear that he’s itching for the opportunity to prove he never should’ve fallen all the way to the fourth round.