Photos: Warrick Dunn to be inducted into Falcons Ring of Honor

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Photos: Falcons Ring of Honor

Ten players are currently in the Atlanta Falcons’ Ring of Honor, and Roddy White will join the elite group Dec. 8 as the lone 2019 inductee.

Running back Warrick Dunn spent six seasons (2002-07) in Atlanta, gaining 5,981 rushing yards – fourth-most in Falcons history – and 30 touchdowns while averaging 4.2 yards per carry. He entered the Falcons' Ring of Honor in 2017.

From 2004-06, Dunn had three consecutive 1,000-yard rushing seasons, including his lone Pro Bowl year with the Falcons in 2005. In 2009, Dunn became a minority owner of the Falcons, the fifth person to earn this role.

100713 Atlanta: Gerald Riggs, Sr., the Falcons all-time leading rusher, smiles taking the field in the Georgia Dome before being inducted into the team's Ring of Honor at halftime of the NFL "Monday Night Football" game against the Jets on Monday, Oct. 7, 2013, in Atlanta. CURTIS COMPTON /CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

Gerald Riggs, a three-time Pro Bowl running back in his seven seasons in Atlanta and finished his Falcons career as the franchise’s all-time rushing leader with 6,631 rushing yards. Riggs scored 48 career touchdowns, which puts him second in team history in terms of rushing touchdowns and fifth in overall touchdowns.

Deion Sanders, an eight-time Pro Bowl selection at cornerback who occasionally played wide receiver, kick returner, and punt returner played with the Falcons from 1989 to 1993. The most entertaining and flamboyant player in team history was inducted into the Atlanta Falcons' Ring of Honor in November 2010.

Deion Sanders had 24 interceptions as a member of the Falcons. He averaged more than 20 yards each of his five seasons in Atlanta on kickoff returns and returned three kickoffs and two punts for touchdowns.

Tommy "Mr. Falcon" Nobis, a five-time Pro Bowl linebacker, played 10 seasons with the Falcons. He headlined the first class of Ring of Honor inductees in 2004.

Nobis was the first player ever drafted by the expansion Atlanta Falcons. In his rookie season, Nobis amassed an unprecedented 294 tackles, which stands as the team's all-time single-season record.

Steve Bartkowski, a two-time Pro Bowl selection at quarterback, played for the Falcons from 1985 to 1975. He was in the first class of Ring of Honor inductees in 2004.

Steve Bartkowski led the NFL in passing in 1983 with a passer rating of 97.6 and is one of eight quarterbacks to have thrown 30 or more touchdowns in consecutive seasons. He threw for 23,470 yards and 154 touchdowns over 11 years in Atlanta.

William Andrews, a four-time Pro Bowl selection as running back, played from 1979 to 1983 and 1986. He was in the first class of Ring of Honor inductees in 2004.

William Andrews was one of the first running backs in the NFL to gain 1,000 yards in each of his first three seasons. He had 5,986 career rushing yards, 30 TDs over a five-year career shortened by injury.

Jessie "The Hammer" Tuggle, a five-time Pro Bowl linebacker played with the Falcons from 1987 to 2000. Tuggle was in the first class of Ring of Honor inductees in 2004.

In 14 seasons with the Falcons, Tuggle recorded 1,640 tackles, 21 sacks, 6 interceptions, 10 forced fumbles and 37 pass deflections.

Mike Kenn, a five-time Pro Bowl tackle, played from 1978 to 1994 with the Falcons. Kenn was inducted into the Ring of Honor in 2008.

Mike Kenn holds the Falcons franchise record for games started and games played (251).

Claude Humphrey, a six-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman, played 10 seasons in Atlanta. Humphrey was inducted by the team into the Ring of Honor in 2008.

Although the sack did not become an official statistic until 1982, Claude Humphrey is unofficially credited as having 122 career sacks during his career with the Falcons and Eagles. He had a career-high 15 sacks in 1976.

Jeff Van Note, a five-time Pro Bowl center, played 18 years in Atlanta. Van Note was inducted into the Ring of Honor in 2006.

Jeff Van Note's 18 year tenure with the Falcons is one of the longest in NFL history. Van Note played in 246 games, missing a mere four games over his entire NFL career.

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Running back Warrick Dunn spent six seasons (2002-07) in Atlanta, gaining 5,981 rushing yards – fourth-most in Falcons history – and 30 touchdowns while averaging 4.2 yards per carry. He entered the Falcons' Ring of Honor in 2017.

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