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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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Linebackers

NFL: New Orleans Saints at Atlanta Falcons
NFL: New Orleans Saints at Atlanta Falcons /

(Clemson). . OLB Vic Beasley Jr. 44. team. 44. Vic Beasley Jr is the third Falcon on this team, explaining why they are going to the Super Bowl. Beasley led the league in sacks with 15.5, two more than the next closest guy. He also forced six fumbles, recovered a fumble and scored a touchdown this season. Beasley earned a starting spot on the Pro Bowl team, which he declined to play in the Super Bowl, and received first-team All-Pro edge rusher honors.

NFL: Pittsburgh Steelers at Buffalo Bills
NFL: Pittsburgh Steelers at Buffalo Bills /

16. Zach Brown is the first Tar Heel on this team. Not expected to start, Brown took advantage of a player injury and finished second in the league (first in the AFC) in tackles. Brown is the third Bill on this team and was rewarded with an alternate spot to the Pro Bowl as well as second-team All-Pro honors.. (North Carolina). . MLB Zach Brown. 53. team

NFL: New Orleans Saints at Carolina Panthers
NFL: New Orleans Saints at Carolina Panthers /

87. By going with a 3-4 defense, it allows Luke Kuechly to make the team. Kuechly is the second Panther to make this team. Despite missing the last six games with concussion-like symptoms, Kuechly still recorded 102 tackles. His 10.2 tackles per game was second in the league behind only Bobby Wagner. Kuechly also had six pass deflections and two sacks on the season. Kuechly’s season was rewarded with a reserve spot on the Pro Bowl team and second-team All-Pro honors.. (Boston College). . MLB Luke Kuechly. 59. team

NFL: Arizona Cardinals at Los Angeles Rams
NFL: Arizona Cardinals at Los Angeles Rams /

The last linebacker spot goes to Chandler Jones, who is the third Cardinal on this team. Like Campbell, Jones was part of the second-best defense in the league, finishing with 11 sacks and 15 tackles for loss. Procured in a trade from New England, Jones also had four forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries this season.. (Syracuse). . OLB Chandler Jones. 55. team. 32

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