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King

King spent the past two years in Seattle, starting four games while suiting up for 29 total. He was used on defense and special teams. King recorded two passes defended and 38 tackles with the Seahawks. He doesn’t project to start for the Bills but King does add depth to a secondary that just lost E.J. Gaines.

King was a restricted free agent, but he is settling for a deal worth less than the lowest RFA tender. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, he can earn that money back through incentives. King saw some spot duty on defense last season, but he will mostly help out on special teams.

King played just 15 snaps as a rookie, but he is expected to take on a much bigger role this year with Jalen Collins suspended the first four weeks. King should play on the outside in sub packages with Robert Alford switching to the slot. If King is not ready for prime time, the Falcons could add a veteran slot corner like Brandon Boykin in training camp.

King stands 6'1/212 and has the size coach Dan Quinn desires outside. Last year’s No. 249 overall pick played just 16 snaps as a rookie. With CB Jalen Collins suspended Weeks 1-4, King may be someone to pick on matchup-wise in DFS. Robert Alford will cover the slot. Desmond Trufant is on the other side.

King has nice measurables to fall back on (4.43 40, 37.5 inch vertical) but he’s not expected to be a difference maker in the NFL. Expect him to play a role on special teams.

A former receiver, King (6'2/215), shifted to safety late in his freshman season. He ran a nice 4.43 40 at his Pro Day, and posted a 37.5-inch vertical. King was not a big-time playmaker for the Spartans, and will likely to be limited to special teams in the big leagues.