FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- The Atlanta Falcons got going with their rookies Friday during the first of three minicamp practices.

Of course, the center of attention was sixth overall pick Jake Matthews from Texas A&M. The right tackle looked as good as advertised in shorts. The most interesting part of the day was watching him work in drills against second-round pick Ra'Shede Hageman, the defensive end/nose tackle from Minnesota.

"He's a good player. It shows," Matthews said of Hageman. "It's understandable why he went in the second round. I wouldn't have been surprised if he went in the first. He's a hell of a player. Works hard. I actually trained with him all through the draft process. We both have the same agency [Athletes First]. He's a stud. He makes me better. And I know I'm making him better, so it's good for everyone."

Here are 10 other obversations from Day 1 of rookie minicamp: