Later than expected, but finally more quarterbacks were selected in the 2022 NFL Draft, specifically it is about Malik Willis y Desmond Ridderwho surprisingly fell to the third round but have found a new home: Falcons y Titans respectively. Here’s what you need to know about the respective decisions made in Atlanta and Tennessee.
Malik Willis and Desmond Ridder find a team in the third round
Until the third round, but finally the collapse of quarterbacks has ended. With the 74th overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, the Falcons selected QB Desmond Ridder, Cincinnati. Moments later, with the 86th pick, the Titans selected QB Malik Willis, Liberty. Thus, both become the first prospects of their position to leave the board after yesterday Kenny Pickett left for the Steelers at number 20; certainly a big difference.
Ridder stands out for his great change of direction that allows him to move exceptionally outside the pocket of protection, and while he is not known for his speed, his long strides allow him to cover a lot of ground. Plus, he got better inside the bag. He previously used to run away unnecessarily to make plays with his legs, now he shows more calm and uses his mobility to avoid rival contact. For four years in college he recorded 87 passing TDs and 28 rushing TDs.
For his part, Willis, who in the eyes of many experts is the best quarterback in the Class of 2022, stands out for his excellent mobility, making the rival constantly fail when making the tackle, but he also goes without fear of receiving the blow. His great arm strength allows him to attack anywhere downfield and is often accurate on deep deliveries. During his last two college football seasons he threw for 47 TDs and just 18 INTs.
We have selected QB Desmond Ridder with the 74th pick in the 2022 NFL Draft.
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) April 30, 2022
Without a doubt, Ridder’s movement hints at the notorious: in Atlanta they only see to the newly acquired, Marcus MariotaLike a transitional quarterback. It is not a project that guarantees long-term reliability, but it could undeniably be a great mentor for a Ridder who, sooner rather than later, will take charge of an offense with highly attractive weapons such as TE Kyle Pitts or WR Drake London.
Meanwhile, the decision in Tennessee is a bit more of a surprise. Willis, a projected first-round pick, comes to the Titans late on Day 2, and that means QB Ryan Tannehill has paid dearly for not making this team a contender for the past couple of years. If Tannehill improves his game, he may sentence Willis to more than a year on the bench, but if not, it’s only a matter of time before he leaves for a new franchise.
Which of this pair of players will have a better career in the NFL? Are the Falcons and Titans doing well in selecting quarterback? We read you in the comments below this article and on our social networks.
