Falcons select linebacker De’Vondre Campbell in the fourth round

FLOWERY BRANCH — The Atlanta Falcons selected Minnesota linebacker De'Vondre Campbell in the fourth round of the NFL draft on Saturday.

Last season he started 11 of 13 games at weakside linebacker for the Gophers. He reportedly failed on drug test at Minnesota.

“De’Vondre is a big, fast, athletic linebacker who can cover a lot of field and make plays,” said Minnesota coach Tracy Claeys in a tweet. “You cannot teach height and speed and he has plenty of both. His best football is still ahead of him and with the right fit he could have tremendous success at the next level.”