Atlanta Falcons
No big deal? Fifth-round picks who made Pro Bowl
Atlanta Falcons defensive end Grady Jarrett (97) signals during the first half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
On Thursday, the NFL penalized the Falcons a fifth-round pick in the 2025 draft for violating the league’s Anti-Tampering Policy following a months-long investigation. The team and general manager were also fined.
A look at some of the Pro Bowl players drafted in the fifth round over the past 10 years:
2014: Corey Linsley C Packers
2015: Grady Jarrett DT Falcons, Stefon Diggs WR Vikings
2016: Tyreek Hill WR Chiefs
2017: George Kittle TE 49ers, Aaron Jones RB Packers
2018: Wyatt Teller G Bills
2019: Hunter Renfrow WR Raiders
2021: Talanoa Hufanga S 49ers
2022: Tariq Woolen CB Seahawks, Kyren Williams RB Rams, DaRon Bland CB Cowboys
2023: Puka Nacua WR Rams
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