Virginia Tech outside linebacker Dadi Nicolas visiting Falcons today, has visited Washington, Steelers, Cardinals

Virginia Tech outside linebacker Dadi Nicolas, a versatile pass rusher, is visiting the Atlanta Falcons today, according to sources. It's one day after the Falcons brought in Oklahoma State defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah for a visit. Nicolas also visited the Washington Redskins, Pittsburgh Steelers and Arizona Cardinals, and he participated in the Miami Dolphins' local prospect workout. Nicolas is a 6-3, 235-pounder who had a 41-inch vertical leap at the NFL scouting combine. Born in Haiti, Nicolas had 18 1/2 tackles for losses and nine sacks as a junior and was named second-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference.. He had seven tackles for losses and 2 1/2 sacks last season and was an honorable-mention selection. At his Pro Day workout, Nicolas ran the 40-yard dash in 4.76 seconds where he also had a 38-inch vertical leap, a 10-5 broad jump, a 4.63 short shuttle and a 7.65 three-cone drill. Nicolas is known for his outstanding quickness, acceleration and explosiveness.
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Aaron Wilson covers the NFL for National Football Post, his second stint at the Post. He has previously written for Pro Football Talk and FOX Sports-Scout. Entering his 13th year covering the Baltimore Ravens, he's a beat writer for The Baltimore Sun. Wilson has also covered the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tennessee Titans.

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