Matt Ryan was drafted No. 3 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Boston College. 234 regular-season games · 15 seasons as a starter · 146 career approximate value
2008 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 3 · #3 overall
Matt Ryan Boston College Draft
Matt Ryan was drafted No. 3 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Boston College. 234 regular-season games · 15 seasons as a starter · 146 career approximate value
1× All-Pro 4× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #3
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2008
- NFL games
- 234
- Years as starter
- 15
- Career AV
- 1461st at Boston College
- Pro Bowls
- 4
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Matt Ryan came off the board in 2008.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- College
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Boston College
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'5" · 228 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 5 prospect98.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
234 regular-season games · 15 seasons as a starter · 146 career approximate value
- Games played
- 234
- Seasons as a starter
- 15
- Career approximate value
- 1461st among Boston College picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 14499% of career value
- Final season
- 202214 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
Around pick 3
Who came off the board on either side of Matt Ryan.
Michigan · 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
Virginia
Arkansas
LSU
Boston College in the 2008 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other QB picks from Boston College
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Matt Ryan in the 2008 NFL Draft
Matt Ryan is a Quarterback out of Boston College selected No. 3 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2008 NFL Draft. 234 regular-season games · 15 seasons as a starter · 146 career approximate value Boston College has produced 117 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Matt Ryan drafted?
Matt Ryan was selected No. 3 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2008 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/matt-ryan.
What college did Matt Ryan play for?
Matt Ryan played college football at Boston College in the ACC. See every Boston College draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/boston-college-eagles.
How did Matt Ryan's NFL career turn out?
234 regular-season games · 15 seasons as a starter · 146 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/matt-ryan.