Career
He was drafted by the Falcons in the seventh round (243th overall) of the 2013 NFL Draft. He played college football at Central Florida. Ishmael played college football at University of Central Florida.
Atlanta Falcons
2013 season
His rookie year, he got very little playing time.
Head coach Mike Smith was worried he lacked the size and speed needed to start professionally and Ishmael was set to play behind veteran Thomas DeCoud and fellow rookie Zeke Motta. When both Motta and DeCoud were injured, Ishmael was active but only played three defensive snaps in all of 2013.
2014 season
On September 18, Ishmael got his first career interception off Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh McCown and returned it 23 yards for a touchdown on Thursday Night Football. From week 9 to 11, Ishmael had an interception in all three games.
