Atlanta Falcons: Five underrated players players for 2016

Atlanta Falcons: Five most underrated players heading into training camp

Dec 13, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Justin Hardy (16) is tackled by Carolina Panthers cornerback Josh Norman (24) during the second half at Bank of America Stadium. The Carolina Panthers remain undefeated with a 38-0 win over Atlanta Falcons. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports /

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Sep 14, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons cornerback Ricardo Allen (37) celebrates his game saving interception in the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at the Georgia Dome. The Falcons defeated the Eagles 26-24. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

3) Ricardo Allen, FS

Everyone around the Atlanta Falcons’ fan base is starting to see the potential in free safety Ricardo Allen. Many of you already know his journey from a practice squad spot as a rookie cornerback to his starting free safety job last season so I won’t go in-depth on that.

But what I will say is this. When it comes to hardworking players, Allen sits atop that list on the Falcons. To go through a position chance just one year removed from nearly being cut and not resigned has got to be extremely nerve-racking. Just imagine the amount of stress Allen must have gone through knowing that he would probably get cut if he didn’t pan out at the safety position.

But Allen put that behind him and look at him now. After a much better than expected sophomore campaign in which he played in all but one game, Allen is starting to look like a hidden gem on how special this kid could turn out to be.

The sky is the limit for this 24-year-old.

Next: No. 2

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