NFL.com says Falcons Damontae Kazee is one to watch in 2017

NFL.com chose five to-watch corners before the 2017 season begins.

Falcons Damontae Kazee made the top five, and NFL writers project Kazee to have three interceptions and seven pass deflections this season.

Kazee recorded 17 interceptions and 240 total sacks at San Diego State during his four years. He also forced six fumbles.

The Falcons picked Kazee 149th overall in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL Draft.

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