Jeff Ulbrich Praises Rookie LB Harold Perkins Jr.'s Coverage Growth

Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich said rookie linebacker Harold Perkins Jr. is still new to covering running backs as a man-match defender, but he believed Perkins had the athletic traits to excel, and he has so far. Perkins has lined up 1-on-1 against Alvin Kamara and Christian McCaffrey and held up well, a promising sign for his role in Atlanta's defense.

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• @willmcfadden Jeff Ulbrich says rookie LB Harold Perkins Jr. is new to covering RBs as a man-match defender, but he felt he had the athletic traits to excel, and he has so far. He's covered both Alvin Kamara and Christian McCaffrey 1-on-1 and done well. "He's really special in that way." View on X