Atlanta Falcons: 3 Most underrated players coming into 2019

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 16: Austin Hooper #81 of the Atlanta Falcons celebrates a touchdown with Tevin Coleman #26 during the first half against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 16, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

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GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – DECEMBER 09: Aaron Jones #33 of the Green Bay Packers is tackled by De’Vondre Campbell #59 of the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of a game at Lambeau Field on December 09, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /

2. De’Vondre Campbell, LB

The Falcons defense experienced some serious health problems in 2018 as they were without Deion Jones, Ricardo Allen and Keanu Neal for most of the year. Thanks to these extremely unfortunate injuries, Atlanta’s defense struggled to slow down even the worst of offenses. Thankfully for the Falcons, De’Vondre Campbell quietly kept the Dirty Birds defense from hitting rock bottom.

In case you didn’t know, Campbell led the Falcons with a total of 94 tackles and played in all 16 games, something only three Atlanta linebackers did in 2018. He was not only productive, but Campbell also stayed healthy and was consistent.

Quite honestly, Campbell had to step up last season and become a leader among the linebackers on the field. It may not have paid big dividends in 2018, but it sure will in 2019 — especially when Deion Jones in back in the fold.

Not many football fans will recognize Campbell’s name, but that’s okay — they will after 2019. We’ve just seen the beginning of the dominant outside linebacker this guy can become.

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