The case for UW QB Michael Penix Jr. as a first-round NFL draft pick
by The Seattle Times
The Seattle Times— 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...
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...