No big deal? Fifth-round picks who made Pro Bowl

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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