NFC South

Report: Why Falcons Took Desmond Ridder Over Malik Willis

By Matt Audilet Heading into this year's 2022 NFL Draft, many analysts had Liberty quarterback Malik Willis coming off the board as the No. 1 QB prospect. But when it came time for the Atlanta Falcons to pick in the third round, only one quarterback option had come off the board. The Falcons had their pick of any QB option not named Kenny Pickett. Instead of Willis, they went with Cincinnati signal caller Desmond Ridder at No. 74 overall. According to reports from ESPN NFL insider Jeremy Fowler, the Falcons went with Ridder because Willis “lacked the signature moments” during his collegiate ca…