Wide receiver Julio Jones, center Alex Mack and returner Devin Hester were Falcons players selected to the 2010s All-Decade team, which was released by the NFL and the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Monday.
The team consists of 52 players and two head coaches.
Jones, who was selected sixth overall in the 2011 draft, is a seven-time Pro Bowl player and has made two All-Pro teams.
Mack, who signed with the Falcons as a free agent in 2016, is a six-time Pro Bowl player. Mack was selected by the Browns in the first round (21st overall) in the 2009 draft.
Hester, who spent most of his career with the Chicago Bears, played for the Falcons in 2014 and 2015.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame's 48-member selection committee chose the team.
Quarterback Tom Brady was an unanimous pick, as were defensive tackle Aaron Donald, linebacker Von Miller, running back Adrian Peterson, offensive tackle Joe Thomas, kicker Justin Tucker, defensive end J.J. Watt and guard Marshal Yanda.
Bill Belichick and Pete Carroll were named the coaches of the decade.
Also, three players from Georgia made the team: former Detroit wide receiver Calvin Johnson (Georgia Tech, Sandy Creek HS), Kansas City safety Eric Berry (Creekside) and Kansas City wide receiver Tyreek Hill (Coffee) also made the team.
Credit: Curtis Compton
Credit: Curtis Compton
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