DeAngelo Malone and big dreams from Ellenwood, Georgia | Rookie Spotlight

Drafted in the third round, rookie edge rusher DeAngelo Malone grew up a Falcons fan and now gets the chance to wear the red and black.

Clark Phillips III was the highest rated player to ever sign with Utah football. Three years later, the defensive back, was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth round and plans to compete at the highest level.

Atlanta Falcons rookies Justin Shaffer and John FitzPatrick have a team-first mentality when it comes to finding success on the field. As former University of Georgia Bulldogs, they intend on continuing the work ethic they learned in college throughout their professional football careers.

Atlanta Falcons rookie running back Tyler Allgeier had to work his way up through the ranks in college and prove himself on the field. After getting a scholarship to play football at BYU, he looked forward at accomplishing his next goal: to play at the highest level in the NFL.

Desmond Ridder's dream came true when the Atlanta Falcons drafted him in the 2022 NFL draft. His passion for the game, incredible work ethic, and leadership style in college didn't go unnoticed and now he has a chance to prove himself at the highest level in professional football.

Drafted in the second round, Troy Andersen has accolades on both the offensive and defensive sides of the ball from his career at Montana State. What will he bring to the Atlanta Falcons defense?

Falcons edge Arnold Ebiketie recounts his story of moving to the United States, learning the game of football, and eventually getting drafted into the NFL in the second round.