The Facts:
Snelling arrived at the Falcons practice facility in the spring split between two positions. The 5-foot-11, 232-pound seventh-round draft pick played fullback and tailback at the University of Virginia and wasn't sure where he'd land on the pro level. But he and Jamal Robertson were mentioned when HC Bobby Petrino talked about tailbacks Sunday morning. "I like what I see out of Snelling," the coach said. "We brought him in as a tailback."
Reported by AtlantaFalcons.com
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
While Robertson is working behind Jerious Norwood as Warrick Dunn recovers from recent disc surgery, this item lends credence to the notion that Snelling has a legitimate shot at serving as Atlanta's short-yardage and goal-line specialist. ... For the record: Snelling rushed for 1,246 yards and 10 touchdowns and added another 703 receiving yards and four receptions for scores at Virginia. He started nine games at tailback in 2006 but was the full-time fullback the previous season.
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