Drafted with the third overall pick of the 2008 NFL Draft, Matt Ryan did anything but come into the league quietly. He dropped back for the first time in his NFL career, and launched a 62 yard pass to Michael Jenkins for a touchdown.
This pass not only projected Ryan deep into the hearts of Falcons fans, but also restored their faith in the franchise. After the negativity surrounding the Vick and Petrino scandal, Ryan was just what the Atlanta fanbase needed.
In an amazing rookie campaign, Ryan threw for 3440 yards and 16 touchdowns with a 61.