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Four former LSU football players to appear in Super Bowl LI

By Crissy Froyd

Sep 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; New England Patriots linebacker Barkevious Mingo (51) against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Patriots defeated the Cardinals 23-21. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; New England Patriots linebacker Barkevious Mingo (51) against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Patriots defeated the Cardinals 23-21. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 14, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons middle linebacker Deion Jones (45) returns an interception during the 4th quarter against the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Divisional playoff at Georgia Dome. Atlanta defeated Seattle 36-20. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 14, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons middle linebacker Deion Jones (45) returns an interceptionduring the 4th quarter against the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Divisional playoff at Georgia Dome. Atlanta defeated Seattle 36-20. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Deion Jones, LB

Line backer Deion Jones was drafted 52nd overall in the second round of the 2016 NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons, and has been with the team ever since.

On his LSU career, the LB saw action in 51 games and entered 12 of those contests as a starter. He ended his college career with a total of 165 tackles – 21 of them for a loss, along with 5 sacks.

As a Bayou Bengal, Jones was recognized as one of four permanent team captains by his team for 2015 in a post-season vote.  He was also LSU football’s defensive MVP in 2015, and the a finalist for the year’s Butkus Award recognizing the nation’s top collegiate LB.

And there’s no doubt Jones’ success has followed him to the NFL.  The rookie has had an explosive season, being named to the NFL All-Rookie team and posting a total of 75 tackles and 3 interceptions – including the one that sealed the deal to put the Falcons in the NFC championship they won just this week.

Jones has made a name for himself as one of the most integral pieces of the Falcons’ defense this season, and we should expect him to look the part come Feb. 5.

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