FLOWERY BRANCH -- Falcons linebacker Marquis Spruill suffered a torn ACL on Wednesday and will be out for the season, according to coach Mike Smith.

(Here's his bio from draft day)

NAME: Marquis Spruill

SCHOOL: Syracuse

ROUND/PICK: Fifth, 168th overall

TWITTER: @ Sprui11z

EXPECTED ROLE:  He’s expected to contain for a roster spot as special teamer and backup inside linebacker.

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