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Five players on Falcons’ radar at NFL Scouting Combine

The scouting combine is Feb. 27-March 5 in Indianapolis Isaiah Wynn, Georgia - Guard, 6-foot-2, 300 NFL.com draft profile: "Wynn is a talented, technically sound block-winner with a demeanor that offensive line coaches will love." Billy Price, Ohio State - Guard/Center, 6-foot-4, 312 NFL.com draft profile: "Plays like a Wildling at times with tremendous explosiveness, strength and, almost excessive initial charge." Maurice Hurst, Michigan - Defensive tackle, 6-foot-2, 282 NFL.com draft profile: "Hurst is
By Chris Vivlamore
Feb 21, 2018

The NFL Scouting Combine runs from Feb. 27 through March 5 in Indianapolis where draft eligible players will undergo drills and interviews.

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Atlanta Journal-Constitution Falcons beat writer D. Orlando Ledbetter has identified five players who will be on the team’s radar during the week.

Among those names is Georgia offensive lineman Isaiah Wynn, who draft guru Mel Kiper proclaims could be an immediate starter for the Falcons.

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