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WATCH: Falcons pick Matt Ryan third overall in 2008 NFL Draft

The Falcons drafted Sam Baker (left) with the 21st overall pick after taking quarterback Matt Ryan with the 3rd overall pick in the 2008 NFL Draft. The Falcons wheeled-and dealed, sending two second-round picks and a fourth round pick to the Washington Redskins to move to No. 21 overall.

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Credit: Curtis Compton

The Falcons drafted Sam Baker (left) with the 21st overall pick after taking quarterback Matt Ryan with the 3rd overall pick in the 2008 NFL Draft. The Falcons wheeled-and dealed, sending two second-round picks and a fourth round pick to the Washington Redskins to move to No. 21 overall.
By Maghen Moore
April 24, 2018

In the 2008 NFL Draft, the Atlanta Falcons picked former Boston College quarterback Matt Ryan.

Ryan was the No. 3 overall pick, and he was the first quarterback taken off the board in 2008.

The Falcons had two first round picks in 2008, and with the No. 21 overall pick, Atlanta drafted Sam Baker from USC.

On Tuesday, the Atlanta Falcons shared #10YearsOf2 and throwback videos of the 2008 NFL Draft.

The 2018 NFL Draft begins Thursday, April 26.

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