Atlanta Falcons Defensive Projection for each position group
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Cornerbacks
Desmond Trufant
31 tackles, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery, 1 sack, 3 interceptions, 10 pass deflections, 1 defensive touchdown
Robert Alford
41 tackles, 5 interceptions, 16 pass deflections, 1 defensive touchdown
Isaiah Oliver
10 tackles, 1 interception, 5 pass deflections
Brian Poole
19 tackles, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery,1 sack, 1 interception, 4 pass deflections
Blidi Wreh-Wilson
3 tackles, 1 pass deflection
Justin Bethel
8 tackles, 1 pass deflection
Robert Alford was one of four cornerbacks to record 20 plus pass deflections in 2017, however, he only recorded one interception. As part of a talented duo with Desmond Trufant, Alford has yet to have a breakout season, we all expect him to have. He has the talent and gets targeted enough to do so. I see Alford turning more pass deflections into interceptions in 2018, especially with the Falcons expected to play more 3 safety looks which will allow him to jump more routes.