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Six Miami Hurricanes Sign as Undrafted Free Agents

By Alan Rubenstein

Nov 12, 2016; Charlottesville, VA, USA; Miami Hurricanes running back Joseph Yearby (2) carries the ball as Virginia Cavaliers linebacker Chris Peace (13) attempts the tackle in the third quarter at Scott Stadium. The Hurricanes won 34-14. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; Charlottesville, VA, USA; Miami Hurricanes running back Joseph Yearby (2) carries the ball as Virginia Cavaliers linebacker Chris Peace (13) attempts the tackle in the third quarter at Scott Stadium. The Hurricanes won 34-14. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 14, 2015; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Marquise Williams (12) looks to pass the ball to tight end Kendrick Singleton (81) as Miami Hurricanes linebackers Juwon Young (51) and Jermaine Grace (5) defend in the first quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /

Jermaine Grace was Miami’s leading tackler in 2015 before being dismissed in a rental car scandal. Grace had 79 tackles while runner-up Juwon Young who was also dismissed had 57. He also had six tackles for loss and five passes defended in 2015.

Grace has shown an ability to shine on special teams. He racked up eight tackles as a freshman in 2013 and nine as a sophomore in 2014.

Grace is undersized at 5’11 209 pounds. That and his lack of instincts are what could hinder him making an NFL roster per his NFL.Com draft profile. He is built more like a safety than a linebacker.

His strength is his speed. He did not play safety in college but with a 4.5 40 time, he might be able to be converted.

Grace is trying to make a roster of a defense that will be noted for its Super Bowl collapse but struggled all last season. The Falcons finished 27th in points allowed and 25th in yards allowed last season.

Grace is likely to have an uphill battle making the team. The Falcons drafted LSU linebacker Duke Riley in the third round and went defense on two other picks.

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