Arthur Smith reflects on playing football for the first time at Mercedes-Benz Stadium for open practice

Falcons rookie quarterback Desmond Ridder speaks to the media following day 2 of rookie minicamp.

Falcons rookie tight end John FitzPatrick speaks to the media following day 2 of rookie minicamp.

Falcons rookie outside linebacker Arnold Ebiketie speaks to the media following day 2 of rookie minicamp.

Linebacker Troy Andersen speaks to local media following the first day of rookie minicamp.

Head Coach Arthur Smith speaks to the media during rookie minicamp.

Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot and head coach Arthur Smith speak to the media following the final day of the 2022 NFL Draft.

TE John FitzPatrick speaks with Atlanta Falcons Insider Kris Rhim and describes his reactions to being selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2022 NFL Draft.

TE John FitzPatrick speaks with the media following being selected with the No. 213 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft.

OL Justin Shaffer speaks with Atlanta Falcons Insider Kris Rhim and describes his reactions to being selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2022 NFL Draft.

OL Justin Shaffer speaks with the media following his selection as the No. 190 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft.

RB Tyler Allgeier speaks with Atlanta Falcons Insider Kris Rhim and describes his reactions to being selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2022 NFL Draft.

RB Tyler Allgeier speaks with the media following being selected with the No. 151 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft.

Outside Linebackers Coach Ted Monachino and area scout Benjamin Martinez break down what DeAngelo Malone can bring to the Atlanta Falcons linebackers room.

Quarterbacks Coach Charles London and Assistant Director of College Scouting Dwaune Jones break down what quarterback Desmond Ridder can bring to the Atlanta Falcons quarterback room.

Outside linebacker DeAngelo Malone speaks with Atlanta Falcons Insider Kris Rhim and describes his reactions to being selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2022 NFL Draft.

Linebackers Coach Frank Bush and area scout Joel Collier break down what Troy Andersen's versatility and athleticism can bring to the Atlanta Falcons roster.

Atlanta Falcons General Manager Terry Fontenot and Head Coach Arthur Smith speak to the media following day 2 of the 2022 NFL Draft.

Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker DeAngelo Malone speaks with the media following being selected with the No. 82 pick in the 2022 NFL Draft

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder speaks with the media following being selected with the No. 74 pick in the 2022 NFL Draft.

ILB Troy Andersen speaks with Atlanta Falcons Insider Kris Rhim and describes his reactions to being selected by the Atlanta Falcons with the No. 58 overall 2022 NFL Draft pick.

Outside Linebackers Coach Ted Monachino and area scout Ryan Doyle break down why the Atlanta Falcons traded up to select Arnold Ebiketie with the 38th overall pick of the 2022 NFL Draft.

ILB Troy Andersen speaks with the media following being selected with the No. 58 overall 2022 NFL Draft pick.

OLB Arnold Ebiketie speaks with Atlanta Falcons Insider Kris Rhim and describes his reactions to being selected by the Atlanta Falcons with the No. 38 overall 2022 NFL Draft pick.

OLB Arnold Ebiketie speaks with the media following being selected as the No. 38 overall 2022 NFL Draft pick. Atlanta traded two picks to the Giants to move up in the second round to make the selection.

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London speaks to the media in Flowery Branch, Georgia after being selected eighth overall at the 2022 NFL Draft.