Michael Penix Jr. taken by Falcons in NFL draft surprise
by ESPN
ESPN— The Falcons selected quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 pick in the NFL draft Thursday.
WTOP—Falcons provide first NFL draft surprise by taking Washington QB Michael Penix Jr. with No. 8 pick. FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons provided the first major surprise of the NFL draft by selecting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. of Washington with the No. 8 overall pick on Thursday night.
Newsweek—Atlanta Falcons Make Shocking Pick, Draft QB Michael Penix Jr. No. 8 Overall in 2024 NFL Draft. The Atlanta Falcons have made the biggest surprise selection of the 2024 NFL Draft.With the No. 8 overall selection, the team drafted quarterback Michael Penix Jr. out of Washington.Penix finished second in Heisman trophy voting in 2023 behind LSU's quarterback Jayden Daniels, who was selected No. 2 overall by the Washington Commanders.The Falcons were widely expected to take edge rusher Dallas Turner out of Alabama, however, they instead selected a quarterback despite signing Kirk Cousins to a...
ESPN—Michael Penix Jr., Kirk Cousins had conversation after NFL draft surprise. Kirk Cousins and Michael Penix Jr. spoke on the phone Thursday night after the Falcons stunningly took Penix with the No. 8 pick in the NFL draft.