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VIDEO: Falcons’ Calvin Ridley, NFL rookies attempt to draw team logos

May 11, 2018 Flowery Branch: Atlanta Falcons first round draft pick Calvin Ridley is all smiles at the end of the first day of practice during rookie-mini-camp on Friday, May 11, 2018, in Flowery Branch. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

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May 11, 2018 Flowery Branch: Atlanta Falcons first round draft pick Calvin Ridley is all smiles at the end of the first day of practice during rookie-mini-camp on Friday, May 11, 2018, in Flowery Branch. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com
May 25, 2018

The rookie class of 2018 still has a lot to learn.

In the video titled “NFL Rookies Draw Their Team Logos” posted by the NFL Thursday, top draft picks put their creative skills to the test.

Falcons rookie wide receiver Calvin Ridley was one of several rookies, including Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield and New England Patriots running back Sony Michel, who attempted to draw their new team’s logo in 60 seconds.

It didn’t turn out well. Watch how the rookies did below:

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