Atlanta Falcons

Falcons select DeMarcco Hellams in the seventh round

120421 Atlanta: Alabama defensive back DeMarcco Hellams intercepts a Stetson Bennett pass intended for tight end Brock Bowers in the SEC Championship game on Saturday, Dec 4, 2021, in Atlanta.   “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”`
120421 Atlanta: Alabama defensive back DeMarcco Hellams intercepts a Stetson Bennett pass intended for tight end Brock Bowers in the SEC Championship game on Saturday, Dec 4, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”`
By D. Orlando Ledbetter
April 29, 2023

FLOWERY BRANCH -- Alabama safety DeMarcco Hellams, who led the Crimson Tide in tackles last season with 108, was selected in the seventh round (224th overall) of the NFL draft by the Falcons on Saturday.

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Honored by the Pro Football Hall of Fame in recognition of his "long and distinguished reporting in the field of pro football," D. Orlando Ledbetter, Esq. has covered the NFL 28 seasons. A graduate of Howard University, he's a winner of Georgia Sportswriter of the Year and three Associated Press Sports Editor awards.

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