The Atlanta Falcons doubled dipped at Washington in the NFL Draft, getting edge help from Michael Penix's teammate.
waited until No. 74 overall to address their edge rushing question mark, but nevertheless added a piece to the puzzle., who earned back-to-back All-PAC-12 first team nods in his final two seasons and was a third-team All-American in 2023.“Versatile player, tough, instinctive, he can play the run, he can rush the passer,” general manager Terry Fontenot said. “Powerful, heavy-handed on the edge, and again, excellent motor, non-stop motor.The 23-year-old Trice finished last season with 11.
“People see me as a pass rusher and in terms of power moves, and yeah, that’s my ability,” Trice said. “But I still was dropping in coverage, I knew everything like the back of my hand, I could go cover a running back or receiver.Trice is ahead of the curve in terms of understanding Atlanta’s defensive scheme, as he was recruited to Washington by Jimmy Lake, now the Falcons’ defensive coordinator.
The Falcons also consulted with outside linebackers coach Jacquies Smith, who will oversee Trice’s development in Atlanta and was touted by Morris for his evaluation skills. “I’m excited because Coach Lake has that dog mentality,” Trice said. “He knows when to flip the switch, get after it, and he can get you in that mindset, that zone, at any moment. Coach Lake’s an amazing coach and I’m just so excited to get to play for him.”
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