Locals Ricard (David Prouty) and Lindstrom (Shepherd Hill) earn Pro Bowl nods

The NFL announced the selections for the Pro Bowl games on Thursday morning, and two local products were among the players honored.

Baltimore Ravens fullback Patrick Ricard, who starred at David Prouty and the University of Maine, was tabbed for the fifth time in his career, while Atlanta Falcons right guard Chris Lindstrom, a former Shepherd Hill and Boston College standout, was selected for the third straight season.

Ricard was one of nine Baltimore players selected for the AFC and has paved the way for running back Derrick Henry all season for the Ravens. Henry has the second-most rushing yards in the NFL (1,783) and will join Ricard on the Pro Bowl roster. The 6-foot-3, 305-pound Ricard is also adept at pass blocking and has one receiving touchdown on the season.

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Lindstrom has had another stellar season for the Falcons, and has allowed just one sack this year — tied for the fewest among NFL right guards. Lindstom has taken 1,020 offensive snaps (96 percent) for Atlanta and has boosted the run game all year for the Falcons.

The Pro Bowl Games will be held Feb. 2 in Orlando, with the league again featuring a flag football contest and a “Skills Show” the previous Thursday rather than a full-fledged game.