Earlier this season Hodge caught a 45 yard touchdown pass that would prove to be the game-winner as the Atlanta Falcons beat their NFC South rival 36-30 in overtime. The post Atlanta Falcons WR, HBCU grad makes Pro Bowl appeared first on HBCU Gameday.

Pro Bowl selections and their alternates were released on Thursday. The Atlanta Falcons were well represented by Chris Lindstrom and KhaDarel Hodge as nominations along with eight alternates. One of the most egregious omissions from the alternate list was third-year wide receiver Drake London.

While not overrun with NFL players who have a Georgia connection, the upcoming NFL Pro Bowl roster will have several current and former standouts sprinkled in. Two Atlanta Falcons were chosen to play in the game,

Former HBCU standout KhaDarel Hodge has had a standout season for the Atlanta Falcons and now he’s being recognized for his play. Hodge has made the NFL Pro Bowl as a special teams player alongside fellow teammate right guard Chris Lindstrom.

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London has reached 1,000 receiving yards for the first time in his professional career, despite changes at Atlanta's quarterback. The former USC Trojans receiver had only hit the 1,