Falcons' 6th Round Pick: Perkins' Speed & Skills

0:00On April 28th, the Atlanta Falcons might have snagged a gym in the sixth round with linebacker Harold Perkins Jr. from LSU. This dude was a five-star recruit who lit up as a true freshman, racking up 72 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, and 7.5 sacks to earn all American and all SEC honors. An ACL injury slowed his hype train, but he bounced back strong. Fast forward to a senior year, Perkins tie for the team lead with three picks, added 56 tackles, 8 tackles for loss, and 4.5 sacks. Then at LSU's pro day, he clocked a blazing 438 in the 40-yard dash, fastest among linebackers, and leaped 10 feet 4 inches broad. Showing that explosiveness is still there. Falcons fans are buzzing because their top-tackler Kate and Ellis just bolted to the Saints on a three-year, $33 million deal, leaving. Divided the ablo as the main guy at linebacker, Perkins brings that sideline to sideline speed against the run,

1:03and coverage chops for tight ends and slots, perfect for defensive coordinator Jeff. Obrick Scheme, he's up against JD Bertrand, Troy Anderson, who both struggled filling in last year and fourth-rounder Kendall Daniels. But as a late pick, if he shines and workouts in camp, snaps are waiting. Word on the street is this low-risk steel could plug that whole quick, giving Atlanta's D a fresh spark right out the gate. Stay locked in with NFL News Today. AI-powered updates. I'm Corey with The Story.