Several bruising backs have carried the rock for the Atlanta Falcons. Who are the top five Falcons running backs of all time?

Honorable Mention: Devonta Freeman

Career Stats and Accolades in Atlanta:

2,383 Rushing Yards

23 Rushing Touchdowns

1,265 Receiving Yards

6 Receiving Touchdowns

2× Pro Bowl (2015, 2016)

NFL Rushing Touchdown Leader (2015)

In only his third year in the NFL, Devonta Freeman has already accomplished so much and established himself as a top running back in the league. He was drafted by the Falcons in 2014, and has started 29 games since. Considering Freeman’s youth and tremendous athletic ability, most expect Freeman to climb this list in the near future.

#5. Warrick Dunn

Career Stats and Accolades in Atlanta:

5,981 Rushing Yards

30 Rushing Touchdowns

1,635 Receiving Yards

6 Receiving Touchdowns

1× Pro Bowl (2005)

Warrick Dunn signed with the Atlanta Falcons in 2002. He would go on to be a major part of the “DVD” (Dunn, Vick, Duckett) Falcons Offense, starting 83 games for Atlanta. Dunn played with the Falcons through the 2007 season, and requested to be released after the Falcons signed Michael Turner in the 2008 NFL offseason.

Since his playing days have ended, Dunn has become a minority owner of the Atlanta Falcons and helped many in need through various charitable efforts.