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Falcons select Devin Fuller in the seventh round of the NFL draft

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April 30, 2016

FLOWERY BRANCH — The Atlanta Falcons selected wide receiver Devin Fuller, who played at UCLA, in the seventh-round (238th overall) of the NFL draft on Saturday.

Fuller was the Falcons’ final pick in the draft.

Fuller, of Norwood, N.J. played in 11 games and made seven starts. He was also one of the top returners.

He returned 12 punts for a 11.8-yard average and 17 kickoffs for a 24.2-yard mark.

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