D. Orlando Ledbetter

D. Orlando Ledbetter is the Atlanta Falcons Beat Writer for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He was one of the lead writers in the notorious Michael Vick dog-fighting federal case. He has also covered the SEC/ACC and high schools in Gwinnett for the AJC. He's a three-time APSE award winner.

Latest Posts from D. Orlando Ledbetter

2 months ago

Georgia linebacker D’Andre Walker meeting with Atlanta Falcons

D. Orlando Ledbetter

Former Georgia linebacker D’Andre Walker is set to meet with the Falcons during the team’s locals day Friday. RELATED: NFL.com analyst projects D’Andre Walker in first round to New England...
2 months ago

New landing spot for Deandre Baker in AJC NFL writer’s mock draft 3.0
D. Orlando Ledbetter
On our path to the draft, here’s the post-free agency and post-pro day edition of the mock draft 3.0 from D. Orlando Ledbetter, the AJC Atlanta Falcons beat writer. ATLANTA...
2 months ago

AJC’s NFL reporter: 10 things learned at Georgia football pro day
D. Orlando Ledbetter
ATHENS — The Falcons sent a large contingent over to Georgia’s Pro Day on Wednesday. The crowd of NFL executive, scouts and coaches included Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff, assistant general...
3 years ago

Brandon Boykin back on NFL free-agent market
D. Orlando Ledbetter
FLOWERY BRANCH – Former Georgia cornerback Brandon Boykin, who had some interest from the Atlanta Falcons this offseason, was released by the Carolina Panthers on Monday after signing with them...
3 years ago

Mayock: Leonard Floyd is a potential top-10 pick
D. Orlando Ledbetter
FLOWERY BRANCH — NFL Network draft analyst Mike Mayock believes that former Georgia defensive end/linebacker Leonard Floyd needs to play with more power, but still could be a top 10...
3 years ago

Former Bulldog Leonard Floyd to work out for Atlanta Falcons
D. Orlando Ledbetter
FLOWERY BRANCH — Former Georgia outside linebacker/defensive Leonard Floyd, one of the top pass rushers in the draft, visited the Falcons on April 8. Now, he’s set to workout for...
3 years ago

NFL scouts curious about Keith Marshall
D. Orlando Ledbetter
For NFL scouts and coaches ready to observe University of Georgia’s Pro Day, running back Keith Marshall is still quite the mystery man. Despite a fine showing of speed and...
3 years ago

Former Bulldog promises ‘I will be there playing on Super Bowl Sunday’
D. Orlando Ledbetter
Carolina and former Georgia linebacker Thomas Davis reported no set backs as he tries to recover from a broken arm. The Panthers held contact practice on Friday before leaving for...