It didn't take long for linebacker Divine Deablo to make headlines during offseason activities. From snap one, everyone could see that the former third-round pick of the Las Vegas Raiders was trending towards a breakout year with the Atlanta Falcons.
Deablo has racked up 18 tackles, three pass breakups, a half of a sack, and a fumble recovery in four games.
While those stats don't necessarily put him up among the top of the NFL, his impact has been felt far beyond the stat sheet. His head coach, Raheem Morris, even went as far as to call him a "coach on the field," which is the highest praise for a player at his position—who is meant to serve as a defensive leader.