Rapper Lil Wayne speaks highly of Falcons rookie Duke Riley

May 12, 2017, Flowery Branch: Falcons rookie linebacker Duke Riley, LSU, prepares to stretch during warmups at rookie mini-camp on Friday, May 12, 2017, in Flowery Branch.    Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

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May 12, 2017, Flowery Branch: Falcons rookie linebacker Duke Riley, LSU, prepares to stretch during warmups at rookie mini-camp on Friday, May 12, 2017, in Flowery Branch. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Falcons rookie Duke Riley was noticed by more than just the NFL.

Rapper and fellow New Orleans area native Lil Wayne –– Dwayne Michael Carter Jr. –– says Riley is “the Drake of football,” according to ESPN. The rapper’s Young Money Entertainment record label merged with Young Money APAA Sports, and Duke Riley was the first athlete to sign with Young Money.

Jaguars rookie Dede Westbrook, Cowboys rookie Lewis Neal and NBA rookie Frank Mason III all followed in Riley’s footsteps and signed with Young Money.

The Atlanta Falcons report for training camp July 26 and open up Mercedes-Benz Stadium Aug. 26 against the Arizona Cardinals. Lil' Wayne will see if the "Drake of football" is the best he's ever had.