Washington Huskies DT Anterio Thompson taken in sixth round of NFL draft

The Atlanta Falcons made Washington defensive tackle Anterio Thompson the sixth Husky to be drafted, taking him in the sixth round of Saturday's NFL draft.

Thompson, a 6-foot-1, 306-pound senior, was the No. 208 pick of the draft.

He had 30 tackles, including 2.5 for a loss last season.

Here's the NFL's scouting report: "Thompson is a slightly undersized but explosive interior defender with the potential to take snaps as both a 1- and 3-technique in a one-gapping scheme. He lacks a track record of production and is more of a projection-based prospect. A lack of response quickness post-snap diminishes his effectiveness in the first phase of the rep, so getting his actions timed up to the snap will be critical in unlocking his disruption. He hasn't learned to convert his athletic ability into a more consistent rush, but he certainly could do that in time. Thompson profiles as a late Day 3 pick with developmental upside."

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