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Jonathan Massaquoi | Defensive Lineman

Team: Atlanta Falcons
Age / DOB:  (25) / 5/11/1988
Ht / Wt:  6'2' / 264
College: Troy
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According to the team's website, Falcons rookie DE Jonathan Massaquoi demonstrated "tremendous speed" during Atlanta's final minicamp.
Per Falcons.com, Massaquoi's burst was "evident" in special teams periods. The Falcons believe Massaquoi slumped from 13.5 sacks as a sophomore in 2010 to six as a junior in 2011 because he added 15 pounds that offseason. He reported to the Falcons at 260 -- Massaquoi's 2010 weight -- and his explosion appears to have returned. He's a sleeper to emerge as a starter down the road. Wed, Jul 11, 2012 03:14:00 PM
Source: atlantafalcons.com

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Jonathan Massaquoi - DL - Falcons

Falcons signed fifth-round DE Jonathan Massaquoi to a four-year contract.

Massaquoi is latest in an impressive line of rushers out of Troy, following in Osi Umenyiora, DeMarcus Ware, and Cameron Sheffield's footsteps. A dominant edge rusher as a sophomore, Massaquoi's production slacked as a junior before he declared for the draft. Behind RE John Abraham and LE Ray Edwards, Massaquoi will vie with Kroy Biermann and Lawrence Sidbury for snaps.
Fri, Jun 1, 2012 06:27:00 PM
Jonathan Massaquoi - DL - Falcons

Falcons fifth-round pick DE Jonathan Massaquoi reported to rookie minicamp at 260 pounds.

Massaquoi has dropped 15 pounds since the Combine in an effort to get back to his junior year playing weight, when he posted a career best 13.5 sacks. "We felt looking at him, he looked to be heavier as a senior," coach Mike Smith said. "He played a little lighter as a junior when he had more production. His weight is down and he looks a lot leaner than he did in the season."
Source: AtlantaFalcons.com
Sat, May 12, 2012 09:25:00 PM
Jonathan Massaquoi - DL - Falcons

Falcons selected Troy DE Jonathan Massaquoi with the No. 164 overall pick in the 2012 NFL draft.

After posting 13.5 sacks as a sophomore, Massaquoi's junior season was a bit of a let down with only six sacks and 10.5 tackles for loss. A long pass rusher with 34-inch arms, Massaquoi is at his best when getting underneath the offensive lineman's shoulder pads and leveraging to release into the backfield. However, he lacks strength with that length and change of direction quickness to work around blocks. Massaquoi is a smaller version of Patriots first-round pick Chandler Jones.
Sat, Apr 28, 2012 03:20:00 PM