Atlanta Falcons: Linebacker depth chart after release of Spruill

Derek Akunne – On the bubble

Aug 14, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons linebacker Derek Akunne (49) talks with linebacker Vic Beasley (44) as they walk off of the field after their preseason NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans at Georgia Dome. The Falcons won 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

Derek Akunne is an undrafted rookie that could become the third linebacker to make the team since 2013. Akunne would join Paul Worrilow and Joplo Bartu as the other two and has done a great job thus far. Akunne led the team in tackles in the first preseason game Akunne most likely wont make the 53-man roster, but will likely win a practice squad spot for his great showing in the preseason.