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Falcons sign two more draft picks

051421 Flowery Branch: Atlanta Falcons offensive lineman Drew Dalman works from center with quarterback Feleipe Franks during rookie minicamp on Friday, May 14, 2021, in Flowery Branch. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

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051421 Flowery Branch: Atlanta Falcons offensive lineman Drew Dalman works from center with quarterback Feleipe Franks during rookie minicamp on Friday, May 14, 2021, in Flowery Branch. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”
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June 17, 2021

Darren Hall and Drew Dalman, who were selected in the fourth round of the NFL draft this year, signed with the Falcons on Thursday.

Hall, a 6-foot and 190-pound cornerback, was selected 108th out of San Diego State. Dalman, a 6-foot-3 and 295-pound center, was the 114th pick out of Stanford.

The Falcons now have signed seven of their nine draft picks. First-round pick tight end Kyle Pitts and second-round Richie Grant, a safety, are set to sign their deals soon.

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