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Atlanta Falcons first-round pick pleased to have deal done

Keanu Neal figures to play right away in secondary

Eastern Kentucky quarterback Bennie Coney (4) looks for a receiver as he is pressured by Florida defensive back Keanu Neal (42) during the first half of a game during the 2014 season in Gainesville, Fla. - photo by John Raoux

0507Neal — Eastern Kentucky quarterback Bennie Coney (4) looks for a receiver as he is pressured by Florida defensive back Keanu Neal (42) during the first half of a game during the 2014 season in Gainesville, Fla. - photo by John Raoux

Keanu Neal didn’t want to wait too long before signing his first NFL contract. Drafted 17th overall by the Atlanta Falcons last week, Neal signed a four-year deal worth over $10 million before the team’s two-day rookie mini-camp started Friday. The former Florida standout says it was important to get the contract done so he could focus on football.

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