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ACC in the NFL: All-ACC NFL All-Star Team

By Brandon Griffin

Jan 22, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) hugs Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) after the 2017 NFC Championship Game at the Georgia Dome. Atlanta won 44-21. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 22, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) hugs Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) after the 2017 NFC Championship Game at the Georgia Dome. Atlanta won 44-21. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 24, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy (25) against the Miami Dolphins at New Era Field. Miami beats Buffalo 34 to 31 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 24, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy (25) against the Miami Dolphins at New Era Field. Miami beats Buffalo 34 to 31 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports /

. RB LeSean McCoy. 25. team. 16. LeSean McCoy finished sixth in the NFL in yards on the top rushing team in the league. He was also third in the league in yards-per-attempt and fourth in touchdowns. McCoy also made the Pro Bowl as a reserve running back. Despite McCoy’s contributions, the Bills’ season ended with a losing record and the firing of their head coach.. (Pittsburgh)

NFL: NFC Championship-Green Bay Packers at Atlanta Falcons
NFL: NFC Championship-Green Bay Packers at Atlanta Falcons /

team. 44. Devonta Freeman is the second Falcon on this list. Like McCoy, Freeman rushed for over 1,000 yards and is one of just 12 players to do so this season. Of those 12, four played in the ACC. Freeman also finished sixth in touchdowns. He was also a threat receiving, finishing the season with 54 receptions for 462 yards and two touchdowns. Like Ryan, Freeman is part of a Falcons team competing in the Super Bowl. Freeman was also named to the Pro Bowl as a reserve, though he will not play because of his participation in the Super Bowl.. (Florida State). . RB Devonta Freeman. 24

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