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Five Tryout Players at Mini Camp

By J. Michael Moore | Published: May 7, 2010
It’s not unusual for teams to welcome in players for extended tryouts over mini camp. The Falcons have five: P Robert Maver (University of Guelph) QB Eric Ward (Richmond) WR R.J. Webb (Furman) DB Daylan Walker (Arkansas State) DE Steven Stone (Vanderbilt) Ward is the only local player in the group, listing Atlanta as his home town. In 2008, he set [...]
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Local Talent Selected in Fifth Round

By J. Michael Moore | Published: April 26, 2009
Furman cornerback William Middleton, who grew up in Atlanta and attended Marist High School, was the first of two fifth-round selections by the Falcons Sunday afternoon. The Falcons traded their second, fifth-round pick to the Cowboys for the 176th and 210th pick in the draft. Middleton was an All-American in 2008 and a three-year starter. He recorded [...]
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