Atlanta Falcons Make Shocking Pick, Draft QB Michael Penix Jr. No. 8 Overall in 2024 NFL Draft
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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...

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