The first round of the NFL draft turns into a QB bonanza with a record-setting 6 taken in the top 12


by The Washington Times

The Washington Times— Quarterbacks went off the draft board at a record-setting pace.

KSBW—Record-setting 6 QBs taken in the top 12. This marked the first time five quarterbacks were drafted in the top 10 and matched the famed 1983 class with six first-rounders in all as teams throughout the league were in search of a big-time passer who can turn the fortunes of a franchise.

WCVB—Record-setting 6 QBs taken in the top 12. This marked the first time five quarterbacks were drafted in the top 10 and matched the famed 1983 class with six first-rounders in all as teams throughout the league were in search of a big-time passer who can turn the fortunes of a franchise.

FOX News—Broncos make Bo Nix sixth QB taken in first 12 picks of NFL Draft. Some NFL Draft history was made in Detroit Thursday night when the Denver Broncos took Oregon quarterback Bo Nix with the No. 12 overall pick.  Nix was the sixth quarterback taken in the first round, making it the fewest number of picks by which that many signal-callers were selected in NFL Draft history.  The stunner was Michael Penix Jr. being selected by the Atlanta Falcons. But after the Minnesota Vikings traded with the New York Jets to land J.J. McCarthy at No. 10, the Broncos and head...