Raheem Morris is many things.

Authenticity, leadership and culture-builder are among the words his peers have used to describe him.

The Atlanta Falcons’ newest head coach is another.

The Falcons agreed to terms with Morris, previously the Los Angeles Rams’ defensive coordinator, on Thursday night. He’ll replace Arthur Smith, who was fired Jan. 7 after three consecutive 7-10 seasons.

Morris is Atlanta’s 15th head coaching hire and the first of minority descent. The move comes after he had an in-person interview at Falcons owner Arthur Blank’s house Tuesday night, which was his second meeting with Atlanta’s brass in a four-day timespan.

Blank and Falcons CEO Rich McKay are already well-versed with Morris, who spent 2015-2020 in Atlanta, including one year as pass game coordinator, four as receivers coach and another as defensive coordinator-turned-interim head coach after the firing of Dan Quinn.

During his 11-game stint as Atlanta’s head coach, Morris led the Falcons to a 4-7 record after starting 0-5. He received an interview for the job thereafter, but Blank decided to hire Smith.