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 Clemson’s all-time sack leader Vic Beasley, a native of Adairsville, who wants to play for the Falcons.
He had 37 tackles, a team-high 21.5 tackles for loss, a team-high 12 sacks, nine quarterback pressures, three pass breakups, two caused fumble, one recovered fumble and a 16-yard fumble return for a touchdown in 557 snaps over 13 games (12 starts) last season.
Position: Outside linebacker
Height: 6-foot, 3-inches
Weight: 246 pounds
40-yard dash: 4.53 seconds
Bench press: 35 times (225 pounds)
10-yard split: 1.59 seconds
20-yard shuttle: 2.65 seconds
3-Cone Drill: 6.91 seconds
Vertical Jump: 41 inches
Broad Jump: 10-feet, 10 inches
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5 questions with Vic Beasley
Q: How did you learn to set the edge so well?
A: Coming from Clemson with a great coach like (Marion Hobby) really instilled in us great technique and discipline. We just have to use what we learned in the film room and in the meeting room and apply it out there on the field.
Q: Can you drop back into coverage at the NFL level?
A: I'm comfortable doing that.
Q: Which NFL outside linebackers stand out to you?
A: Guys I look up to are guys like Von Miller, Bruce Irvin, guys who I plan on mirroring my game after on the next level. I see those guys drop back in coverage here and there, and that's why I try to mirror their game.
Q: Have you met with the Saints and would you love to playing under (Saints defensive coordinator) Rob Ryan?
A: I would love to play under him. His defense is great, he's a great defensive coordinator and whichever way he's willing to use me, I'm available.
Q: What’s your best pass-rushing move?
A: First of all, I just like to use my speed. And then I'll use my rip.
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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
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