‘Eighth round’ draft tracker for the Falcons
FLOWERY BRANCH -- Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot considers the signing of undrafted free agents the eighth round of the NFL draft, which was completed Saturday.
“We kind of talk about this draft and the fact that we do believe it’s a deep draft,” Fontenot said. “I keep saying this, but it’s true, there is an eighth round this year. We’re going to be aggressive there and get some good players when the seventh round ends.”
The Falcons immediately went into action (signings are not official and some players may be rookie minicamp invites):
-Vanderbilt wide receiver Quincy Skinner signed with the Falcons. He received a $15,000 signing bonus and $150,000.
-San Jose State wide receiver Nick Nash. He caught 104 passes for 1,382 yards and 16 touchdowns last season. He’s 6-foot-3 and 195 pounds.
-Oregon cornerback Dontae Manning. He was a five-star recruit. He played in 54 games from 2021-2024. He’s 5-10, 180.
-North Dakota State linebacker Nick Kubitz.
-South Carolina tight end Joshua Simon.
-Georgia Tech offensive lineman Jordan Williams.
-Kansas cornerback Cobee Bryant, according to Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports. He was a three-time first-team All-Big 12 performer. He had 13 career interceptions.
-Michigan State running back Nathan Carter.
-Oregon State offensive guard Joshua Gray.
-Miami defensive tackle Simeon Barrow.
Rookie minicamp invites:
-Chattanooga defensive tackle Marion Taylor.
-Kentucky safety Kristian Story. Started his career at Alabama. He played in 51 games (39 at Alabama).
-North Carolina defensive tackle Kevin Hester Jr.
-Albany wide receiver Seven McGee.
(Check back later for more signings)
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