Matt Ryan’s nickname “Matty Ice” was given to him during his high school days by his friends, not by his clutch play, but his affinity for being as cool as ice. “Matty Ice” was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons as the number three pick overall in the 2008 NFL draft.
Ryan has garnered the respect of his teammates and coaches in so many ways. From the day he completed his first NFL pass for a 62-yard touchdown to Michael Jenkins in 2008 to his leadership skills and work ethic both on and off the field to the present day.