REPORT: QB-Needy AFC Team Is Now Expected To Reach For Washington QB Michael Penix Jr. With Their First-Round Pick
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www.totalprosports.com— A quarterback-needy team in the AFC is reportedly eyeing polarizing Washington Huskies star Michael Penix Jr. with their first-round pick. Though many scouts and analysts don’t have a first-round grade on Michael Penix, he could very well be a top-20 pick given the lengthy list of teams that need a long-term starting quarterback option. According …
The Seattle Times—The case for UW QB Michael Penix Jr. as a first-round NFL draft pick. 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.
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—Kirk Cousins Reportedly 'Stunned' Atlanta Falcons Took QB Michael Penix Jr. in First Round of 2024 NFL Draft. 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...