Atlanta Falcons: 5 second-year players that will be impactful

Aug 14, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons linebacker Vic Beasley (44) rushes Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8, right) as offensive tackle Taylor Lewan (77) blocks Beasley in the first quarter of a preseason NFL football game at Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

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Sep 3, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett (97) reacts after a sack against the Baltimore Ravens in the fourth quarter at the Georgia Dome. The Ravens defeated the Falcons 20-19. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /

2) Grady Jarrett – DT

You probably thought I was forgetting about Grady Jarrett didn’t you? Well, of course I didn’t. It still blows my mind that Jarrett was a fifth-round pick and he will show everyone in the NFL why he deserved to be drafted much higher in 2016.

Jarrett was used sparingly as a rookie in the defensive tackle role but this year Jarrett will have a new job. He has been moved over to the vacant nose tackle job and will be their full-time starter. Well, at least that’s the plan.

Jarrett will pla the Aaron Donald role in which he will be there not to just stuff the run but to rush the passer. Jarrett is too quick and nimble not to go after quarterbacks so no matter where he is lined up, he will be cut loose more times than not. Jarrett could have a huge year in 2016.

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