As far as seventh round picks go, few offer the kind of value Kemal Ishmael brings to the Falcons.
Since going pro in 2013, the 25-year-old defender has served as a reliable safety, effective special teamer and, last season, a weakside linebacker. By re-signing the UCF product on Monday, Atlanta ensured one of its most physical and versatile players will be back for the 2017 campaign.
“We are pleased to be able to get Kemal back,” general manager Thomas Dimitroff said. “He is one of the toughest competitors we have and continued to battle every week last year despite a shoulder injury.