Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger, and SI's Pat Forde react the best, worst, and most surprising picks in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Atlanta Draft Picks
Atlanta Falcons
Michael
Penix Jr.
1
Rnd
8
Pk
QB
Position
Draft Grade: F
Pre-Draft Rank: 70
School: Washington
Height:6' 3"
Weight: 213
Expert Commentary
First F of the day! What is going on in Atlanta? This pick makes absolutely no sense. The Falcons signed Kirk Cousins and are now drafting a six-year college starter to sit behind him for two years? What sense does that make? Penix isn't the cleanest prospect and he has injury concerns. We'll find out what this looks like when he sees the field in 2026 or 2027.