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...
Most mock drafts slate ex-Husky Michael Penix Jr. as a second-round NFL draft pick, citing injury concerns. Here's why he could go in the first round.
The Atlanta Falcons shocked the NFL world and even had their franchise quarterback scratching his head. On Thursday night, the Falcons shockingly drafted Washington QB Michael Penix Jr. with the eighth pick in the NFL draft. Fans were not sure what the Falcons were thinking with the pick, considering the team had just signed Kirk […]
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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.
Rome Odunze could be among the first players taken off the board in Thursday’s NFL Draft. His Washington Huskies teammate Michael Penix Jr. may also be taken early. Penix’s draft stock has risen over the last few weeks, making him one of the best quarterback prospects along with Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye
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Kirk Cousins might not be the happiest man right now after what the Atlanta Falcons did during the NFL Draft. Cousins was signed for a lot of money by the Atlanta Falcons this offseason and could have gotten some help from the team with the No. 8 overall pick of the NFL Draft. The Atlanta …
The Atlanta Falcons made the most shocking pick of the first round in the 2024 NFL Draft, selecting Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 overall pick. Since the Falcons already signed former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins this offseason, they were not expected to take a quarterback in the first round of this year's draft.Cousins was reportedly unaware that the Falcons were drafting Penix No. 8 overall, per NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah."I just reached out to his...
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Just over a month since handing Cousins a four-year, $180million contract, the Falcons stunned both their new recruit and fans by picking Penix Jr. with the eighth overall pick at this week's NFL Draft.