Building the Atlanta Falcons' all-time depth chart: Defense

Building the Atlanta Falcons’ all-time depth chart: Defense

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 17: Defensive back Deion Sanders #21 of the Atlanta Falcons in action carrying the ball avoiding the tackle of centre Tom Rafferty #64 of the Dallas Cowboys September 17, 1989 during an NFL football game at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Sanders played for the Falcons from 1989-93. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images) /

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26 Nov 1995: Linebacker Jessie Tuggle of the Atlanta Falcons (left) prepares to tackle Arizona Cardinals running back Garrison Hearst during a game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona. The Cardinals won the game, 40-37. Mandatory Credit: Al Bello /A /

Inside linebacker (5):

ILB1: Tommy Nobis
ILB2: Jessie Tuggle
ILB3: Keith Brooking
ILB4: Deion Jones
ILB5: Greg Brezina

This is an incredible group for the Atlanta Falcons and most of these guys should be in the Hall of Fame already, especially Tommy Nobis.

The man known as “Mr. Falcon” is one of their best players ever. He was their first-ever draft pick but suffered from playing on an expansion team that was really bad. Many people never saw him play but we all have heard just how great he was.

We have a father-son duo on the team with Jessie Tuggle and Grady Jarrett. Tuggle was known as “The Hammer” for a reason, he could hit like a battering ram. Keith Brooking wasn’t so bad himself.

Yes, Deion Jones is included on this list. He is their all-time leader in defensive touchdowns and was always making plays. Prior to the past few years, he was one of the best in the league.

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