Falcons sign third round pick Corey Peters

Published Jun. 8, 2010 7:50 p.m. ET

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Associated Press
June 8, 2010

Defensive tackle Corey Peters, the Falcons third round draft pick, signed a 4-year contract worth $3.3 million with team on Tuesday. Peters, the 83rd pick overall, played at Kentukcy and was a three-year starter. He is the first Falcons draft pick to sign this season. Peters, 6-3, 305 pounds, made the SEC Academic honor roll twice at Kentucky. Peters, who was projected to go in the fourth round, was selected with the 83rd overall pick. ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper termed the move a