Falcons’ Ra’Shede Hageman could be headed to an end

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The Atlanta Falcons want to use Ra’Shede Hageman’s strength and power in a different manner.

Hageman, a 2014 second-round draft pick from Minnesota, will get a look at defensive end rather than defensive tackle in the base defense leading into the season.

“I’m very excited about that; very excited,” Hageman said. “It’s something I did in college. It’s a nice little move for me.”

Hageman will audition at the same strong-side defensive end role Tyson Jackson played last season, while the coaches are expected to see what Jackson can do inside at defensive tackle. Hageman commended Jackson for taking time to tutor him on the new role.

“That’s all we’re doing is we’re really going back and forth on what to look for, what not to look for,” Hageman said. “It’s more of a power position. We’re going back and forth trying to get as comfortable as we can.”

Lining straight up against offensive tackles will give Hageman an opportunity to show he can use his power to control the point of attack and help shut down the …

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