Twitter reacts to Falcons selecting Arnold Ebiketie in round 2
The Falcons selected Penn State linebacker Arnold Ebiketie with their first selection on day two after moving up five spots. Atlanta sent picks 43 and 114 to the Giants for pick No. 38 overall.
With multiple quarterbacks and offensive linemen still on the board, the Falcons instead chose to address arguably their second-biggest need. Many thought they would select Malik Willis or Desmond Ridder here, but it’s hard to argue with adding a pass rusher.
Check out how Falcons fans are reacting to the team’s newest addition on Twitter and vote in our fan poll below.
I like this pick https://t.co/VrSQTwYWEq
— Josh Kendall (@JoshTheAthletic) April 29, 2022
DEEP BREATHS DEEP BREATHS https://t.co/XNNxt9q3Hk
— Kelly Price (@thekellyprice) April 29, 2022
— 🔴⚫️ (@DirtyBirdz_11) April 29, 2022
Arnold Ebiketie is a stud muffin, too. There’s a theme.
— Cam Marino (@MarinoNFL) April 29, 2022
GREAT pick for Atlanta. Love Ebiketie. I mean, love that player. Atlanta has two of my favorite players in the entire draft.
— Matt Alkire (@mattalkire) April 29, 2022
They've said this was a very real possibility since they signed him the day they traded Matt Ryan.
So that shouldn't be a surprise. Especially in a year with questionable franchise QB prospects. https://t.co/VHMsNj4OdM
— Michael Rothstein (@mikerothstein) April 29, 2022
A GREAT PICK!!! All the cry babies want Malik Willis here. He’s obviously being passed on for a reason from a lot of teams, needs a lot of work!!! https://t.co/MLanvFGAgJ
— David Hill (@Davidmountain__) April 29, 2022
WE ARE… excited to have you in the A! https://t.co/iP2PfT9Pp2
— Falcons In The Community (@FalconsCR) April 29, 2022
FINALLY a pass rusher given a chance. Maybe we can nab Nakobe Dean next https://t.co/jjRIxEvN6Q
— David M. (@GAResistance93) April 29, 2022
this is an EXCELLENT pick
WE MOVE#Falcons https://t.co/2qkTOnpY7H
— Josiah🥑🏏🏉 (@stack_janton99) April 29, 2022
LETS GOOO https://t.co/wf19XnMFwL
— Jerry Benitez (@benitez__) April 29, 2022
The Atlanta Falcons address a serious need. I know Dean Pees is excited.
— Jarvis Davis (@JarvisD90) April 29, 2022
Me looking at the list of teams ahead of the #Falcons that don't need a Qb pic.twitter.com/YMRDRT7sRI
— Chris Bolden (@Bolden7) April 30, 2022
I just wanna see Malik Willis get drafted… next team who may take him are the falcons
— Bryson (@BeaverIoI) April 30, 2022
.@AtlantaFalcons It's just downright embarrassing that the Falcons, with the college football national champions in their backyard, just ignore UGA Bulldogs in the draft.
I used to love the Falcons, now I'm just disgusted with them. Whoever is running the draft should be fired.— Georgia Boy votes BLUE 🇺🇦 (@georgiaboy2020) April 30, 2022
A force on the edge coming to the 🅰️!
📺: #NFLDraft on NFLN pic.twitter.com/icAgMON32F
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) April 29, 2022
Arnold Ebiketie led Penn State with 18 tackles for loss and 9.5 sacks among 62 tackles 😤
📺: #NFLDraft on NFLN pic.twitter.com/R7rmZoeJk8
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) April 30, 2022
Welcome to Atlanta, Dr. Arnold 🩺
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) April 30, 2022
