3 questions with Falcons rookie Tyler Starr

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FLOWERY BRANCH -- During the recently completed rookie minicamp we asked some of the rookies a few questions so that you can get to know them a little better.

NAME: Tyler Starr

SCHOOL: South Dakota

ROUND/PICK: Seventh, 255th overall

TWITTER: @T11Starr

EXPECTED ROLE: He's a developmental outside linebacker in the 3-4 and the Falcons believe he can play in coverage.

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Explore Round 1 / 6 -- Jake Matthews, RT, 6-5, 308, Texas A&M

Explore Round 2/37 – Ra’Shede Hageman, DE, 6-6, Minnesota

Round 3/68 – Dezmen Southward, FS, 6-0, 211, Wisconsin

Explore Round 4/103 – Devonta Freeman, RB, 5-8, 206, Florida State

Explore Round 4/139 – Prince Shembo, LB, 6-1, 253 Notre Dame

Explore Round 5/147 – Ricardo Allen, CB, 5-9, 187, Purdue

Explore Round 5/168 – Marquis Spruill, LB, 6-1, 231, Syracuse

Explore Round 7/253 – Yawin Smallwood, LB, 6-2, 246, Connecticut

Explore Round 7/255 – Tyler Starr, LB, 6-4, 250, South Dakota

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D. Orlando Ledbetter

D. Orlando Ledbetter, Esq. is the award-winning Atlanta Falcons beat writer for the newspaper and has been on the staff since 2003. D. Orlando strives to provide inside information into the Falcons and the NFL. He finds the most joy in providing insight into the team, coaching moves, offseason business moves, draft and games.

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