FLOWERY BRANCH -- With the NFL draft set for April 30 through May 2, each morning we'll take a look at a player on the Falcons' draft board .
Today we'll look at Alabama quarterback Blake Sims., of Gainesville High.
Position: Quarterback
Height: 5-foot, 11-inches
Weight: 218 pounds
40-yard dash: 4.57 seconds
10-yard split: 1.67 seconds
20-yard shuttle: 2.7 seconds
3-Cone Drill: 7.15 seconds
Vertical Jump: 30 1/2 inches
Broad Jump: 9-feet, 7-inches
5 questions with Blake Sims
Q: Who are some of the teams you interviewed with?
A: I have talked to Philly, Seattle, Atlanta, Dallas, New York Giants and Tampa Bay.
Q: What do you think of Chip Kelly’s offense in Philadelphia?
A: I think it's great, you know, with the mobility that I have, and with the things that they do, I think I'd be very comfortable in that offense. They have great players on their team and I think that if they added me to the team I'd be a great guy to help the team get better.
Q: What’s some of the feedback that you’ve been receiving from teams?
A: They were very proud of the way that I overcame a lot of things at Alabama, and what my story was. They didn't know a lot of guys that would have done what I did, coming from running back and going straight to quarterback for my last year.
Q: How will your style translate to the NFL?
A: I think it will be a great transition. I think have a great opportunity to show the NFL what I'm capable of doing, and whoever decides to draft me to their team, I think they'll make a great pick.
Q: What do you tell teams that ask you about (Alabama wide receiver) Amari Cooper?
A: A great guy that can change the game at any time. A guy that is not about him, he's not selfish at all. He wants what's best for his team. If he doesn't make a catch in a game, you're going to know he was on the field because it might be because he made the game-winning block that opened somebody up to score a touchdown."
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POSITION-BY POSITION SERIES
Wednesday: Inside Linebackers
Miami linebacker Denzel Perryman ,
Thursday: Defensive tackles
(Leonard Williams' Rugby skill will become handy in the NFL)
Friday: Defensive backs
Alabama's Landon Collins is the top safety prospect
Saturday: Special teams
Sunday: Edge rushers (defensive ends/outside linebackers).
Monday: Offensive line
Tuesday: Wide receivers
Wednesday, April 22: Running backs
Thursday, April 23: Quarterbacks
Friday, April 24: Tight ends
ICYMI: Here's a link to last year's Position-by-Position series.
ATLANTA FALCONS 2015 DRAFT PICKS
First round: 8th overall selection
Second round: 42nd overall selection
Third round: 73rd overall selection
Fourth round: 107th overall selection
Fifth round: 146th overall selection
Sixth round: 185th overall selection
Seventh round: 225th overall selection
Seventh round: 249th overall selection*
*Pick is from New England through St. Louis
NFL DRAFT CORNER
D. Led's Mock 1.0: Falcons select Todd Gurley with 8th overall pick
Falcons set to work on Vic Beasley in Clemson
Stanford's James Vaughters to participate in Falcons' locals day
FALCONS COMBINE MEETINGS
Oregon DE Arik Armstead talked scheme with the Falcons
Falcons met with Alabama quarterback Blake Sims
Falcons to meet with Florida DE Dante Fowler Jr.
Falcons met with Wake Forest CB Kevin Johnson
Falcons met with Alabama safety Landon Collins
COLLEGE PRO DAY VISITS
SOUTH CAROLINA: Ex-Gamecock Davis leans on brother for NFL help
SOUTH CAROLINA: RB Mike Davis (Stephenson High) has strong showing
GEORGIA: Todd Gurley reflects on his career in Athens
GEORGIA: Quarterack Hutson Mason has solid showing at Pro Day
GEORGIA: Chris Conley performed well in position drills
GEORGIA TECH: Synjyn Days hopes to run to daylight in NFL
GEORGIA TECH: VIDEO -- Head coach Paul Johnson
ALABAMA: Amari Cooper aiming to be top wide receiver in the draft
ALABAMA: VIDEO: Amari Cooper on his draft status
ALABAMA: Lineman Austin Shepherd has met with the Falcons
