Matt Ryan, QB (2), 6-4, 217, 9th season, Boston College
Taylor Gabriel, WR (18), 5-8, 167, 3rd season, Abilene Christian
Atlanta's third-round pick who didn't catch single pass in four games this season ... Strictly a receiver at the position, must improve blocking ... One of four tight ends on depth chart.
Chris Chester, RG (65), 6-3, 303, 11th season, Oklahoma
Key free agency pickup from Cincinnati ... Strong complement to Jones, had 59 receptions, four TDs during season, added two TD catches in postseason ... Versatile and athletic.
Ryan Schraeder, RT (73), 6-7, 300, 4th season, Valdosta State
Son of Hall of Fame OL Bruce Matthews ... First-round pick in 2014 who has had best season ... Will need to be stout against variety of pass rushers for New England ... Houston native.
Jake Matthews, LT (70), 6-5, 305, 3rd season, Texas A&M
Athletic guard who can do a lot, but also must show he can handle power defenders ... Buffalo's second-rounder in 2009 ... Also played two seasons for Tennessee ... Durable, has never missed a start.
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All-Pro for second straight season ... Despite toe injury, had nine receptions for 180 yards and two touchdowns in NFC title game ... Uses speed, size and strength ... Can go long or turn short throws into big gains.
Rushed for 1,000-plus yards and 11 TDs for second straight season ... Also can catch the ball ... Fourth-round pick who became starter in second NFL year.
Has made career out of being good enough to start, though not a star ... A backup early in career, has started every game since 2011 ... Ravens' second-round pick in 2006, also was with Washington.
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His addition from Cleveland solidified line ... One of the game's best centers, plays hard and plays hurt ... Has ankle injury, says it won't affect him in Super Bowl.
Tevin Coleman, RB (26), 6-1, 210, 2nd season, Indiana
Had best season, making All-Pro, leading NFL in passer rating (117.1), with 38 TDs ... First-rounder in 2008, third overall pick ... Has thrown for seven touchdowns and run for one in playoffs ... Popular in New England because of college career, won't be so popular there if he beats Patriots.
Andy Levitre, LG (67), 6-2, 303, 8th season, Oregon State
Devonta Freeman, RB (24), 5-8, 206, 3rd season, Florida State
Alex Mack, C (50), 6-4, 311, 8th season, California
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Mohamed Sanu, WR (12), 6-2, 210, 5th season, Rutgers
Was released by Cleveland — yep, couldn't make Browns and is now in Super Bowl ... Scored six TDs during season after grabbing third WR role ... Undrafted because of size, but has proven dangerous downfield threat.
Up-and-coming tackle who had strong season ... Tall, but anchors well and doesn't often let defenders get under him ... Undrafted player who saw action as tight end earlier in career.
Julio Jones, WR (11), 6-2,
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