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Falcons top-pick Trufant arrives for OTAs

By Marq Burnett
June 11, 2013

Falcons first-round draft pick Desmond Trufant completed his graduation work at the University of Washington and is participating in today’s organized team activities.

We’ll have more later on MyAJC.com after practice.

Per league graduation rules, Trufant was not able to attend OTAs until his senior exams were completed.

Also, Vanderbilt coach James Franklin and his staff are attending today’s session.

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