Defensive tackle Ta'Quon Graham impressed the Atlanta Falcons' coaches this summer.
Graham, a fifth-round pick out of Texas in 2021, had become a consistent pressure player on Atlanta's defensive line, and his steady growth allowed minds to ponder the heights of his ceiling.
As such, the 25-year-old Graham trudged through a difficult campaign. He saw action in 15 games and made a pair of starts but registered only one sack -- the first of his career -- and one tackle for loss with just two quarterback hits. He was a healthy scratch twice due to inadequate practice habits, Falcons assistant head coach/defense Jerry Gray
"Camp is the roughest part on our bodies and I think I've been handling it pretty well in how I feel and how I attack every day," Graham said. "So, I think I'm in a pretty good spot personally with my health." Graham said he hasn't focused much on the order of the rotations; there have been lots of different groups, so he has little idea where, exactly, he stands inside the room. He added he likely won't know until this week's practices in the lead-up to Sunday's season opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
"The more depth in the room, the better," Graham said. "Personally for me, I'm just focused on myself and how I can contribute to the team and how I can improve my performance."
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