Super Bowl 2017: Atlanta Falcons and New England Patriots from Georgia

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From Georgia to the Super Bowl: Falcons, Patriots with ties to state

Many football players from Georgia, including Goeriga Bulldogs football players, are in the NFL playing in the Super Bowl 2017.

FOXBORO, MA - DECEMBER 12: Malcolm Mitchell #19 of the New England Patriots runs with the ball during the second half against the Baltimore Ravens at Gillette Stadium on December 12, 2016 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 11: Vic Beasley Jr. #44 of the Atlanta Falcons on his way into the endzone scoring a touchdown after a fumble recovery against the Los Angeles Rams at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on December 11, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Josh Lefkowitz/Getty Images)

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - JANUARY 01: David Andrews #60 of the New England Patriots looks on during a game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on January 1, 2017 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

October 30, 2016 ATLANTA: Falcons running back Devonta Freeman hands off the ball to offensive lineman Ryan Schraeder to spike after he scores a touchdown against the Packers in an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton /ccompton@ajc.com

FOXBORO, MA - SEPTEMBER 10: Shaq Mason #69 of the New England Patriots looks on from the sideline against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Gillette Stadium on September 10, 2015 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

March 16, 2106 Athens, GA: Defensive lineman Chris Mayes runs a cone drill during Pro Day at the University of Georgia Wednesday March 16, 2016. The 6'4" 317 pound lineman ran the 40 yard dash in 5.20 seconds. Players, who have wrapped up their college careers, participated in a set of predetermined skills designed to test their strength, speed and agility in hopes of impressing NFL scouts. BRANT SANDERLIN/BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM

FOXBORO, MA - SEPTEMBER 10: Tre Jackson #63 of the New England Patriots looks on from the sidelines against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Gillette Stadium on September 10, 2015 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 11: Philip Wheeler #41 of the Atlanta Falcons celebrates a sack against the Los Angeles Rams in the third quarter at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on December 11, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. The Falcons defeated the Rams 42-14. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

GLENDALE, AZ - SEPTEMBER 11: John Brown #12 of the Arizona Cardinals breaks up an interception by Justin Coleman #22 of the New England Patriots at University of Phoenix Stadium on September 11, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona. Patriots won 23-21. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)

072916 FLOWERY BRANCH: Falcons long snapper Josh Harris spins a football during training camp on Friday, July 29, 2016, in Flowery Branch. Curtis Compton /ccompton@ajc.com

FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 22: Jonathan Jones #31 of the New England Patriots reacts against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first quarter in the AFC Championship Game at Gillette Stadium on January 22, 2017 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

090315 ATLANTA: Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett stomps his feet after making a big third down stop against the Ravens forcing a fieldgoal attempt in the redzone during the first quarter of their preseason game on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com

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FOXBORO, MA - DECEMBER 12: Malcolm Mitchell #19 of the New England Patriots runs with the ball during the second half against the Baltimore Ravens at Gillette Stadium on December 12, 2016 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

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