Where do Pitts, Terrell rank among Atlanta's sports stars?

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Photo credit Dec 26, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8) catches a pass behind Detroit Lions cornerback Ifeatu Melifonwu (26) during the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Ahead of the Falcons’ season finale this afternoon against the Saints, TE Kyle Pitts is on the verge of setting a new rookie receiving record at the position and second-year CB A.J. Terrell ranks among the league’s best in the secondary. So, in a city filled with stars, Nick Kayal wants to know; Where do these two rank in terms of star status?

In no particular order, Kayal provided a list of nine of Atlanta’s brightest stars and left number ten up to you while asking where you would place the Falcons’ up and coming cornerstones.

-Hawks PG Trae Young

- Hawks F John Collins

- Falcons TE Kyle Pitts

- Falcons CB A.J. Terrell

- Falcons QB Matt Ryan

- Braves 1B Freddie Freeman

- Braves RF Ronald Acuña Jr.

- Braves SS Dansby Swanson

- Braves 2B Ozzie Albies

For the final spot on the list, Kayal mentioned several possible candidates including Braves postseason heroes Eddie Rosario and Jorge Soler, Georgia TE Brock Bowers, DL Jordan Davis, LB Nakobe Dean and Atlanta United’s Josef Martinez.

Sticking with a similar topic, we asked our Twitter followers who they believe is the biggest star in Atlanta right now. Be sure to chime in with your choice!

Featured Image Photo Credit: Dec 26, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8) catches a pass behind Detroit Lions cornerback Ifeatu Melifonwu (26) during the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.