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Former Falcons lineman Chuck Smith approves of Marlon Davidson pick

Atlanta's coach and general manager give their impressions of the players selected in the 2020 NFL Draft. (Video by D. Orlando Ledbetter/AJC)
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April 28, 2020

Former Falcons great Chuck Smith, who goes by “Dr. Pass Rush” these days, approved of the team drafting Auburn defensive end/tackle Marlon Davidson.

“Marlon is a good football player, he’s strong vs. the run and will develop into a productive pass rusher,” Smith wrote in a text. “This is a great pick for the Falcons.”

Smith, who finished his career with 58.5 sacks over nine seasons in the NFL, trains defensive linemen on the art of attacking and rushing the passer.

He shared his thoughts on the Falcons’ draft class on his YouTube channel.

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