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Boise State running back Jay Ajayi (27) runs the ball against Louisiana-Lafayette defensive tackle Jacoby Briscoe (behind Ajayi) and linebacker Boris Anyama during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Boise, Idaho, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014. Boise State won 34-9. (AP Photo/Otto Kitsinger)

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Boise State running back Jay Ajayi (27) runs the ball against Louisiana-Lafayette defensive tackle Jacoby Briscoe (behind Ajayi) and linebacker Boris Anyama during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Boise, Idaho, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014. Boise State won 34-9. (AP Photo/Otto Kitsinger)
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June 2, 2015

FLOWERY BRANCH -- The Falcons signed undrafted rookie linebacker Boris Anyama, who played at Louisiana-Lafayette, on Tuesday.

Anyama, 6-3, 232,  recorded 100 total tackles (68 solo), 10.5 tackles for loss, two sacks and three forced fumbles for the Ragin' Cajuns. During his senior season in 2014, Anyama played in 13 games and tallied 43 total tackles (31 solo), 8.5 tackles for loss, two sacks and two forced fumbles.

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