Path to the Pick | The story of the Atlanta Falcons 2022 NFL Draft | Behind the Scenes

Go behind the scenes during the process leading up to the Atlanta Falcons selections in the 2022 NFL Draft. From Senior Bowl to the NFL Combine to Draft Day, watch how the Falcons' scouting and coaching staffs collaborate to bring in a key class of rookies for a new era of football in Atlanta.
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[@AtlantaFalcons]

Which draft pick are you most excited to see in a Falcons uniform?

[@retrojordans41]

All of them but there’s something about Troy Anderson

[@latoyagooden8371]

*Drizzy* Drake London or AK47

[@murgod7776]

Drake and Arnold

[@atlantasportsfan7196]

AK47

[@lizardbeach6227]

Anderson and Malone

[@dirtycosby9437]

As a Falcons fan I’ve never been so excited and assured of long term success than with this staff. Terry is a cap genius and has been sneakily getting steals in free agency wether it’s a big time player or not he’s been filling the roster to compete…. Arthur smith is a coach I will support for this team as long as he wants the job. How we were able to get 7 wins with the roster we had is a unreal.

[@ddawkins24]

Love TF so far, still iffy on AS. I hope he gets better.

[@markcarazo6118]

@@ddawkins24 what’s so iffy about AS , I’m not hating I’m just genuinely curious

[@trevorjohnson5610]

Arthur smith had a tough job of doing more with less.I’m optimistic from what I saw last year. Very underrated especially with the chaos surrounding him. From ridley, to Matt Ryan saga and just overall players that didn’t got him. He utilized CP84 , developed pitts, focused on run game and had an overachieving season from a team with low expectations.

[@kielreynolds8682]

Combination of easy schedule and skill

[@ontariosmith8807]

Yep, I agree,last year's roster was trash!

[@gravediggass]

Great job TERRY AND ARTHUR SMITH. Real falcons fans believe in you

[@Dr.DFA666]

Real football fans*. Anyone who still has doubts don’t know football at all

[@gravediggass]

@@Dr.DFA666 agreed

[@DrGanja99]

Love this type of content. The draft is like Christmas

[@BloodyyPenguin]

I know they won’t get much love but the scout team did an amazing job this offseason. I see this draft turning around this team.

[@bigbouncer4196]

For those who say "Go be a Colts fan then" when I wish Ryan well and hope he gets the ring he deserves bc we're rebuilding here..shame on you, Ryan put this franchise on his back after the Vick debacle, while I like the direction we're going, hopefully Ridder can grow behind Mariota. Doesn't mean we can't appreciate Matt for what he meant to this team and city, was a great draft and I have alot of faith in this leadership from the top down to make this franchise respectable again. ✌️

[@vcof2005]

You seen the AFC? Matt Ryan ain’t getting no ring there

[@bigbouncer4196]

@@vcof2005 He's got a chance in Indy, they have a solid squad, he sure as hell didn't have a prayer here in the ATL, and with protection and a couple of weapons Ryan's showed he plays at an MVP level. He deserved better and he got it, period that's the point. The Colts lost their last 2 games against bad teams to keep em out the playoffs last year with Wentz, so Ryan gets to the dance he sure as hell can still lead a team to the SB..

[@laryanryan9170]

No he can't and won't. Stop drinking that Matt Ryan kool-aid. Watch how much better we play without him. His own teammates didn't like playing with him.

[@stevegreco1802]

@@laryanryan9170 You've lost your mind. Matt Ryan carried this team. You are the definition of a hater. If the Falcons "play better" it's because they will have a better roster.

[@laryanryan9170]

@@stevegreco1802 Nah bruh. Matt didn't carry sh--. He struggled every year to get into the end zone and got us nowhere. The running game and Shanahans play calling took us to the Super Bowl. Not Matt. I'm not hating on Matt. He's never been a winning quarterback yet you Matt lovers blame everyone but him. The players on the team didn't like playing with him. That's why Julio left. There was beef between him and Matt and Matt hardly ever threw Julio the ball.

[@KevinWhitesTimeIsLife]

I love this video! Thank you for getting me back hyped about the future of our Atlanta Falcons!

[@laryanryan9170]

I'm always hyped about the Falcons.

[@deontewatkins1990]

Can we get some more of this? I love this kind of behind the scenes coverage!! Maybe another mini series?

[@reesep6364]

I thought on paper this was the best, most focused and precision draft the Atlanta Falcons have had in a decade at least. Not reach. Every pick meets or exceed the measurable aspect. When you look you say no way they don't draft by need. I think they actually do draft based on need. They just made darn sure they didn't reach for anybody. If I had to pick small hiccup, I thought the 4.6 forty by Allgiere was less than ideal. However he does not play 4.6. Excellent draft. If Marlon Davidson and Richie Grant ever turn out to be worth a damn we might be fine sooner than later.

[@AmericanRadass0]

Thanks to the staff for taking their time out of the process to make these interviews for the fans. I love these mini-documentaries, and I wish the organization would put more out. #riseup

[@kelvinwoodsworship]

I'm so excited about where we are heading with our team! I believe we will be super bowl champions soon with the leadership and front office we have now. I commend Arthur Blank for putting team before personal relationships and letting the team be reshaped for winning and going for the big game!!!

[@falconfan4life969]

I noticed UDFA - WR - Tyshaun James out of Central Connecticut State was invited to training camp. He has great separation speed after the catch. With so many players in camp, how do / can you evaluate all the players ensuring a diamond does not slip pass you in the mix? (Tyshaun can also take the top off most defenses).

[@atlantasportsfan7196]

He will def make this roster or the practice squad

[@murgod7776]

Everyone over here complaining about Drake did not watch his film. The man was a animal at WR for USC. The problem was he played with a horrible QB that either threw the ball to late or way to short where he had to make acrobatic catches to save his QB lack of arm strength. 88 rec over 1000 yards in 7 1/2 games with terrible QB play is elite. Go watch film he gets open on his breakpoint constantly its just his QB was terrible.

[@Musiq_lifestyle]

It was the underthrows for me 😬😬

[@murgod7776]

@@Musiq_lifestyle I swear he would have 3 to 5 yards of separation then have to stop and jump over a defender because the QB has a weak arm. Folks do not watch film, they just watch highlights.

[@williammoulds5949]

Actually! Drake is a hard working, humble and is a double threat due to his basketball ability. The Falcons came up!

[@jdkonline1]

Love this content! My only question: when Terry asks the player if they want to be a Falcon, what if they say no?

[@falconshawksbravesfanextra7830]

Go Falcons

[@bu11dogmike69]

I love these videos

[@HuskieFan321]

Awsome video I'm so excited for our future. Let's Go Falcons!!!

[@nickbagnulo1135]

LOVING THE RIDDER PICK Alot of up side Some down side That can be fixed Throwing to his right Accuracy THAT CAN BE FIXED

[@positivepatrick2009]

Let's go Falcons! Great content. Excited for the season.

[@moose2_the_o756]

This was soo DOPE!!

[@nates.2844]

These are awesome, Falcons front office! Keep em coming

[@ontariosmith8807]

Yep, we're very excited about this new front office!!! Let's Go Dirty Bird's!!

[@retrojordans41]

🔥 content kings, love it. Keep it coming

[@voiceofinsight1]

All teams have this large staff, yet thier style and success still looks like throwing darts.

[@minthemasta2629]

Lets go my falcons!!!

[@matthurt8593]

Man I love this draft class and new front office our defense got some serious help I can’t wait to see all of them I think Troy is gonna take the league by storm facts

[@TevSports_Gaming97]

Need more stuff like this showing the behind the scenes an stuff etc but more behind the scenes of the team Do OTA’s training camp practices over the season like our own hard knocks

[@awdabstracts7030]

This is pretty awesome. Good job!

[@kindersan6756]

Dean Pees comin locked and loaded. Don't step on his grass cause he's coming outside with the AK-47 (Ebiketie #47) and the 4-4 (Andersen #44) !! We're taking I-85/85 south (Pitts #8/London #5) on the route to the superbowl!! ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾

[@slowhand256]

MAN! I can't help but beleive this GM, is gonna put us in a winning position

[@dwill7445]

Love this

[@RyanONeal1995]

Tyler Allgeier was the biggest steal ❤🖤

[@Zone6JackDaDunn]

I love my falcons braves hawks

[@guilhermepsn1129]

Nice content...but could be 2 or 3 videos...senior bowl and combine one video and draft another...need more BTS of the picks and stuf...

[@nickbagnulo1135]

hopefully they bring it on Sundays

[@LikeAGentlemanPlease]

The next 3 years will be crazy. The rebuild is wild!!!!

[@voiceofinsight1]

He said we got 5 early picks that can make a difference.. I reject that mind set. I'm bringing the 6th rd pick in for the same reason I'm bringing the 1st rd in, to win a Superbowl.

[@voiceofinsight1]

The 7 original picks are gold. Make each pick count

[@CookieD]

Calling it right now. Falcons are a playoff team in 2023-24

[@xFFWiLL]

In Terry, we trust!

[@HelloMcFly1]

Its kinda odd to draft a TE and WR with premium picks in back to back drafts. Falcons could have had Micah Parsons and Charles Cross have EDGE and OT locked down for 10 years. I'm not even bashing the front office. Its just a very bold strategy for a roster that is not very good.

[@guilhermepsn1129]

Please just make content on desmond...he could be one of the best picks on the draft

[@ericdavis882]

I wanna see if we got late round value in Tyler at RB

[@nickbagnulo1135]

Loving the ridder pick Alot of up side Some down side That can be fixed Throwing to his right Accuracy That can be fixed In college Ridder didn't have much of a o line Or weapons 13-0 Playoff apperance Give him a o line and weapons WITH A D WATCH OUT Cant wait to see ridder Hopefully he dosent let me down

[@DeviledEggs5446]

I jumped ship years back after embarrassing season after season. Ridder sounds like he got disrespected by 31 other NFL teams. Rise Up!

[@williammoulds5949]

Great draft! I keep telling everyone that Drake London was the truth!

[@prettyassassin57]

The social media and madden GMs need to watch this.

[@2jjordan124]

Full disclosure im a colts fan but I loved the Desmond Ridder and Drake London picks….

[@KingQuan575]

Culture change🤝🦅

[@voiceofinsight1]

This was supposed to be a draft with less talent, then why does the feel of this draft feel better than last yr.

[@izzlemontano504]

Terry did 20 years with the Saints organization & did well over their to

[@JeremyVTS]

I see Desmond Ridder got a long close up while they were talking about culture

[@gatxboi]

Do you Believe??? Well I Know I do lets go TF and AS

[@MumRah]

Am I the only one that feels like these last 2 drafts were conducted about the same way they had been done over the last 10 years?

[@colinmetz8778]

take a shot every time terry says the word makeup

[@josh-h2197]

'I want them cleats'

[@pauliej345]

I think the Ridder pick to the Falcons was a bad landing spot for him and in some ways a bad pick for the team is that the Falcons are going to be bad and picking high again next year and in a loaded QB class are probably going to take a QB high. that leaves Ridder in a tough spot and leaves the Falcons without a player that they could have drafted in round 3 that could have been competing for a starting job on a weak roster.

[@voiceofinsight1]

We need more than 150 players maybe add another 50-75 to scout from.

[@islandlazy99]

Wide receiver in first round without a quarterback to throw it? Doesn’t make sense to me. However, I really hope it works. Go Falcons!

[@colefleming5]

who’d you want us to pick? cause if you’re implying a quarterback that’s the only thing we shouldn’t have done

[@dreadhead4570]

When does rookie camp start

[@AtlantaFalcons]

this week 👀

[@Guapolus]

@@AtlantaFalcons RISE UP!!! ♥️🖤

[@dreadhead4570]

@@AtlantaFalcons 🔥🔥🔥RISE UP

[@The__Nation]

@@AtlantaFalcons 👁 👁!!

[@jordanhead8388]

I wish we would’ve went defense with the first pick but I can’t lie, I love what Terry is putting together. If Drake London turns out good he could be a Mike Evans.

[@Allbetsaside]

No defensive player will be as productive as drake London in his first year.

[@jordanhead8388]

@@Allbetsaside Thats a stretch, Jordan Davis and Jermaine Johnson could have. And what’s production on offense if you can’t stop the other team from scoring?

[@murgod7776]

@@jordanhead8388 jermaine does not fit the defense that Dean Peas wants. He wanted fast and twitchy players off the edge. If David Ojabo did not get hurt we would have picked him at 8 over arnold because he fits the scheme. Also We drafted several DL in the last three years. I think they are going to give them a fair evaluation this year going into a year where they had to learn a new system and we will have over 100 million in cap space to fix positions of need if necessary.

[@jordanhead8388]

@@murgod7776 Save your paragraphs, I’m not changing my mind. Besides, London over Olave is ridiculous, London wasn’t even then third best WR in the draft. But since they want to have basketball players as WRs I guess lol

[@murgod7776]

@@jordanhead8388 you obviously read it.i said what I said Jermaine does not fit the scheme or menal make up Terry obviously wanted. For starters everyone's board if different. Some had him at WR4 while many others had him at WR2 or WR1. He was WR2 on my board I had no issue with the falcons taking him. 88 rec for over 1000 yards in 7 1/2 games with terrible QB play is elite. They will dunk on everyone in the end zone which drake is elite at go watch film instead of highlights.

[@jollyranch1026]

Yall need to listes to me I told the to rade juliu years ago but you dai I wa crazy but now yall see I knew what I was talkin about baby and I will get it donw now I want to tell yall the Atlanta Falcons are going to the NFL playoffs this year and they win the firs game baby

[@ddawkins24]

This all sounds good but I hope everything comes in to fruition. They passed on a lot of good talent in the draft so if our guys don’t pan out (this year and last years), we need to clean house

[@laryanryan9170]

Sounds like you're just looking for a reason to hate just because we didn't pick the players you wanted. Go take a seat.

[@ddawkins24]

@@laryanryan9170 ok 😂, the first sentence said I hope everything comes in to fruition.

[@laryanryan9170]

@@ddawkins24 But saying basically none of the picks may not work out and we'll need to clean house if they don't is not a vote of confidence. I know we have a much better team now than last season.

[@ddawkins24]

@@laryanryan9170 I can’t say I’m confident but I am hopeful. You look at teams like the ravens or the eagles who typically have a good defense and look at the players they drafted. I was going the falcons took a page out of their books but I’m hoping for the best.

[@laryanryan9170]

@@ddawkins24 I like how the Eagles got Davis and Dean. Davis made the other defensive players better and pared with Dean and their other defenders Philly will have a top five defense. Davis is who I wanted at #8.

[@kingdavid5525]

Tell me why Kyle Smith looks just like Kyle Shanahan 👀

[@ChiefCedricJohnson]

Proverbs 3:27 Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do it.

[@cranfisco]

ETHOS.

[@voiceofinsight1]

Malone has the biggest chance to bust

[@bu11dogmike69]

First

[@goodlookinghonkey8382]

I'm Soo freaking excited to not see Matt " sorry azz" Ryan on our team this year 👍

[@boomfrmWB]

wired and make up

[@williamphillips2505]

I don't think they did a good job

[@JuicePlays69]

28-3🤣😂😭🗑💩

[@c.h.a.d1522]

STOP MQKING THESE VIDEOS!!!! WE DONT KNOW OF HE WILL TURN OUT GOOD!!!

[@Slimdulla87]

This looks and feels like a slave auction. The dude said you get to touch them, feel them, and stuff.

[@bigbouncer4196]

I really hope you're poking fun at the absurdity of Kaepernicks comments, not being for real.. these guys are being paid millions of dollars, it's an investment in a person so yes they're going to look at these guys top to bottom to change their lives and vice versa, noone forces these kids to go to the draft smh, it's actually a privledge for them..

[@Slimdulla87]

@Big Bouncer you sound like a true white supremacist I hope you know what. So basically since they getting paid their dignity is out the window. You are a complete joke

[@soldi3rofgod720]

You just gotta be that one huh?😂

[@Slimdulla87]

@@soldi3rofgod720 I forgot we live in a society where white people are purposely trying to ignore slavery. This is what's called CRT

[@soldi3rofgod720]

@@Slimdulla87 I forgot we live in a society with blacks who don’t let white people live their own lives instead of living in the shadow of sins from their fathers.