Watch: Emotional Warrick Dunn welcomed to Falcons’ Ring of Honor

The Atlanta Falcons are welcoming Warrick Dunn into their Ring of Honor

Warrick Dunn is one of the good guys. And that isn’t restricted to football or sports.

The former NFL running back has a huge heart and has spent much of his life making the world better for others.

On his 46th birthday, Dunn had a meeting with Atlanta Falcons team owner Arthur Blank.

And Blank delivered special news. Warrick Dunn is going into the team’s Ring of Honor.

Dunn split his 12-year NFL career between the Bucs and the Falcons. With Atlanta, he rushed for 5,981 yards and 30 TDs.

Off the field, his foundation has furnished 169 homes, provided over $800,000 in down-payment assistance, and served over 457 single parents and children.