One of the best passers in a not-great 2022 Draft quarterback class, Desmond Ridder was always going to be someone worth staking a future on.
The Falcons, currently entrusting their QB1 spot to Marcus Mariota, took the plunge on Ridder’s potential. Atlanta used the No. 74 overall pick of the third round on the former Cincinnati standout. He’ll need time to develop and get comfortable, but it’s a solid pick for Atlanta if they’re willing to be patient and careful.
In some of his first comments as the Falcons’ hopeful quarterback of the future, Ridder did not mince his words or hold back any confidence:
