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Former Falcon Donte Rumph reflects on being cut, remains hopeful about NFL future

Donte Rumph, who was waived by the Falcons during the 2014 preseason, hasn't given up hope on a future in the NFL.

Falcons fans remember Donte Rumph from his turn on Hard Knocks last season. Rumph, who's also known as Cupcake, the nickname bestowed upon him by Falcons defensive line coach Bryan Cox, was signed by the Falcons as a college free agent out of the University of Kentucky.

Rumph was waived by the Falcons as they trimmed the roster down to the final 53 for 2014, and since that time he's been working toward another chance to get back on the field, driven by a lifelong love of the game.