Tue May 20 16:43:50 2008

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Falcons sign No. 3 overall pick, QB Ryan

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Flowery Branch, GA (Sports Network) - Quarterback Matt Ryan signed a six-year contract with the Atlanta Falcons on Tuesday.

Financial details of the contract were not immediately disclosed.

The number three overall pick is the second top-three 2008 NFL draft choice to sign following Michigan offensive tackle Jake Long's signing prior to being selected first overall.

The Boston College product threw for 9,313 yards and 56 touchdowns in his Golden Eagle career earning ACC Player of the Year honors as a senior and Heisman Trophy consideration. His career completions and attempts set school records while finishing third in the school's all-time record book in passing yards and completion percentage. Ryan finished his collegiate career with a 3-0 record in bowl games.

The Golden Eagles finished eighth in the nation in total offense last year as Ryan finished with 4,507 passing yards and 31 touchdowns, both single-season school records.

The number two selection overall, Virginia product Chris Long, has yet to sign with the St. Louis Rams.