Atlanta Falcon Kyle Pitts | Wikimedia/Atlanta Falcons
Atlanta Falcon Kyle Pitts | Wikimedia/Atlanta Falcons
Two Atlanta Falcons, Kyle Pitts and Josh Harris, have been named to the Pro Bowl.
"Pitts made the league's annual all-star game in his first NFL season, a deserved honor after a standout campaign where he had several huge games and made some highlight-reel catches while moving all over the formation," the Falcons reported on their site.
Pitts, 2021's No. 4 overall draft pick, is the first tight end rookie to make the initial Pro Bowl roster since Jeremy Shockey managed the feat in 2002, the Falcons reported.
Harris, a long snapper, may not have Pitts' notoriety, but he can more than hold his own on the field, the Falcons reported. He has played with the Falcons for a decade, and this will be his first Pro Bowl.
"The Auburn product has been steady as ever while playing a vital role in the special teams operation, delivering consistent snaps to a rotating group of holders and punters this season," the Falcons reported.
Cordarrelle Patterson was named as the Pro Bowl's return specialist first alternate and running back fifth alternate, the Falcons reported. Kicker Younghoe Koo, fullback Keith Smith, defensive tackle Grady Jarrett and cornerback A.J. Terrell were named as alternates as well.
The Pro Bowl will take place in Las Vegas on Feb. 6.
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