Why He Fits: Kendal Daniels grew into exactly what the Falcons needed

After adding 60 pounds through college and expanding his role each year, Daniels arrives in Atlanta as a true chess piece for defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich.

Tori McElhaney

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. For most of Kendal Daniels' young life, he was a tall, skinny safety. The build suited him through his introduction to football, his high school recruitment and his early years at Oklahoma State. But over time,