Perkins Rising With Falcons Defense | NFL News

Harold Perkins Jr., a sixth-round rookie from LSU, is already making waves as a starting inside linebacker for the Atlanta Falcons — and he’s not letting the spotlight go to his head. With versatility honed in college at safety and edge rusher, Perkins thrives under pressure, embracing every rep with coach Kevin Stefanski’s first team. Roommates with fellow rookie Kendal Daniels — who handles play-calling for the second unit — Perkins is building chemistry that’s fueling the Falcons’ youth movement. With Jalon Walker sidelined by ACL surgery, Perkins could see expanded action at edge rusher, but his focus remains on dominating his current role. He’s ready to bring his “alpha” mentality to life on the field this Friday in his NFL preseason debut against Denver — proving he’s more than just a draft pick. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/861cb37aeb27ffaa