Linebacker Curtis Lofton
Q: Have you had any previous contact with the Atlanta Falcons, and did that previous contact lead you to believe they would draft you?
A: Yes. After my visit, I talked with my linebacker coach and discovered that he talked to Thomas Dimitroff. At first, I was a little unsure if they’d pick me, but overall, I think it’s awesome.”
Q: What position did they project you to play here?
A: "They feel that I can play all three linebacker positions. It’s going to be fun to mix-it-up and see which position fits best.”
Q: How was your progression in college, and where did you obtain most of your experience?
A: “As a freshman, I came into Oklahoma as a middle linebacker and also played during my sophomore year. They had a guy go down at the strong-side linebacker position and I was up for a job as a linebacker, so they switched me over. I started at that position for five games and felt really good. At the start of my junior year, my linebacker coach moved me back to middle linebacker, and I’ve been there ever since.”
Q: Do you feel more comfortable at the inside position or do you feel like you can still step out?
A: “I feel comfortable anywhere. I definitely feel comfortable playing the middle position, but I also feel comfortable playing offside too.”
Q: What did your workout with the Falcons entail?
A: “First, the Falcons and my linebacker coach took me into the film room and asked me to break down some film. Then we went outside. The overall workout wasn’t position specific.”
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