Photo: Vic Beasley with his NFL sack trophy

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Former Clemson standout and Atlanta Falcons defensive end Vic Beasley was the NFL leader in sacks this past season and was awarded the Deacon Jones Award after the season.

In 2016, Beasley has 41 tackles, led the NFL with 15.5 sacks and six forced fumbles, a fumble recovery, and three pass deflections. For his career, he has 65 tackles, 19.5 sacks, eight forced fumbles, a fumble recovery, and five pass deflections.

The Falcons drafted Beasley out of Clemson in the first round (#8th overall) of the 2015 NFL Draft.

Check out this photo below of Beasley with his prestigious NFL trophy.

Congrats to Vic Beasley Jr recipient of NFL 2016 Deacon Jones Sack Leader Trophy!!@AtlantaFalcons @VicBeasley3 pic.twitter.com/5ZrVLoZuac

— Norman Parker (@normparkerhoops) March 24, 2017

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