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Falcons scouting Michigan State today

Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio, left, leads his team onto the field along with R.J. Shelton (12) and Jack Conklin (74) before an NCAA college football game against Penn State, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio, left, leads his team onto the field along with R.J. Shelton (12) and Jack Conklin (74) before an NCAA college football game against Penn State, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
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April 11, 2016

FLOWERY BRANCH — After hosting a round of players workouts last week, the Falcons went back out on the road to do some scouting on Monday.

Coach Dan Quinn sent out a tweet from Michigan State, which has 15 players ranked by CBSSports.com for the upcoming draft, which is set for April 28-30 in Chicago.

The top players include offensive tackle Jack Conklin, center Jack Allen and defensive end Shilique Calhoun. The Spartans also have quarterback Connor Cook.

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