Before they were Falcons: Devonta Freeman

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Before they were Falcons: Devonta Freeman

The standout running back played college football at Florida State.

PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 06: Running back Devonta Freeman #8 of the Florida State Seminoles celebrates with fans following their 34-31 win over the Auburn Tigers in the 2014 Vizio BCS National Championship Game at the Rose Bowl on January 6, 2014 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

TALLAHASSEE, FL - SEPTEMBER 21: Devonta Freeman #8 of the Florida State Seminoles looks for an opening against the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats during a game at Doak Campbell Stadium on September 21, 2013 in Tallahassee, Florida. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

TALLAHASSEE, FL - NOVEMBER 02: Devonta Freeman #8 of the Florida State Seminoles scores a touchdown during a game against the Miami Hurricanes at Doak Campbell Stadium on November 2, 2013 in Tallahassee, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

COLLEGE PARK, MD - NOVEMBER 17: Running back Devonta Freeman #8 of the Florida State Seminoles is tackled by defensive back Matt Robinson #40 of the Maryland Terrapins during the third quarter at Byrd Stadium on November 17, 2012 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

COLLEGE PARK, MD - NOVEMBER 17: Running back Devonta Freeman #8 of the Florida State Seminoles eludes the tackle of linebacker Kenneth Tate #6 of the Maryland Terrapins during the first half at Byrd Stadium on November 17, 2012 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - OCTOBER 20: Devonta Freeman #8 of the Florida State Seminoles rushes during a game against the Miami Hurricanes at Sun Life Stadium on October 20, 2012 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

COLLEGE PARK, MD - NOVEMBER 17: Running back Devonta Freeman #8 of the Florida State Seminoles eludes the tackle of defensive back Matt Robinson #40 of the Maryland Terrapins during the first half at Byrd Stadium on November 17, 2012 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

COLLEGE PARK, MD - NOVEMBER 17: Running back Devonta Freeman #8 of the Florida State Seminoles catches a first half pass against the Maryland Terrapins at Byrd Stadium on November 17, 2012 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

TALLAHASSEE, FL - NOVEMBER 12: Devonta Freeman #8 of the Florida State Seminoles celebrates after a game against the Miami Hurricanes at Doak Campbell Stadium on November 12, 2011 in Tallahassee, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

TALLAHASSEE, FL - NOVEMBER 23: Devonta Freeman #8 of the Florida State Seminoles runs to score a long touchdown against the Idaho Vandals during the first half at Doak Campbell Stadium on November 23, 2013 in Tallahassee, Florida. (Photo by Jeff Gammons/Getty Images)

COLLEGE PARK, MD - NOVEMBER 17: Running back Devonta Freeman #8 of the Florida State Seminoles carries the ball against the Maryland Terrapins at Byrd Stadium on November 17, 2012 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

TALLAHASSEE, FL - OCTOBER 5: Devonta Freeman #8 of the Florida State Seminoles takes a handoff from Jameis Winston #5 during the first half of their game against the Maryland Terrapins on on October 5, 2013 at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida (Photo by Jeff Gammons/Getty Images)

CLEMSON, SC - OCTOBER 19: Devonta Freeman #8 of the Florida State Seminoles during their game at Memorial Stadium on October 19, 2013 in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

TALLAHASSEE, FL - NOVEMBER 02: Devonta Freeman #8 of the Florida State Seminoles scores a touchdown during a game against the Miami Hurricanes at Doak Campbell Stadium on November 2, 2013 in Tallahassee, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 06: Running back Devonta Freeman #8 of the Florida State Seminoles reacts to a play against the Auburn Tigers the 2014 Vizio BCS National Championship Game at the Rose Bowl on January 6, 2014 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

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PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 06: Running back Devonta Freeman #8 of the Florida State Seminoles celebrates with fans following their 34-31 win over the Auburn Tigers in the 2014 Vizio BCS National Championship Game at the Rose Bowl on January 6, 2014 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

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