Falcons select Michel Penix Jr. with No. 8 pick in 2024 draft (2024)

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The Atlanta Falcons select Washington Huskies quarterback Michael Penix Jr. in Round 1 of the 2024 NFL Draft with the No. 8 overall pick.

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NOW PLAYING video On the Rise | S4E3 | An inside look at the Atlanta Falcons 2024 Draft Take a look inside the Draft room as Terry Fontenot and Raheem Morris select Michael Penix Jr., Ruke Orhorhoro, Bralen Trice, and others to be a part of the 2024 Atlanta Falcons. The work continues this offseason, as new pieces keep getting added and the front office continues to build out this team.

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NOW PLAYING video Michael Penix Jr. arrives in Atlanta | 2024 NFL Draft Atlanta Falcons 2024 first round draft pick Michael Penix Jr. arrives in Atlanta on his first day as a Falcon.

NOW PLAYING video Zion Logue gets the phone call that makes him an Atlanta Falcon | 2024 NFL Draft Watch the moment in the draft room when Terry Fontenot and Raheem Morris call Georgia DT Zion Logue to tell him they are selecting him in the sixth round of the NFL Draft.

NOW PLAYING video Zion Logue press conference | 2024 NFL Draft Zion Logue speaks to the Atlanta media in a virtual press conference after being selected with the No. 197 overall selection in the 2024 NFL Draft.

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NOW PLAYING video The phone call that made Casey Washington an Atlanta Falcon | 2024 NFL Draft Watch the moment in the draft room when Terry Fontenot and Raheem Morris call Illinois Wide Receiver Casey Washington to tell him they are selecting him in the sixth round of the NFL Draft.

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NOW PLAYING video Falcons select Brandon Dorlus, JD Bertrand, Jase McClellan, Casey Washington and Zion Logue in day three of 2024 NFL Draft Falcons select DL Brandon Dorlus with No. 109 overall NFL Draft pick, JD Bertrand with the No. 104 overall NFL Draft pick, Jase McClellan with the No. 186 overall NFL Draft pick, Casey Washington with the No. 187 overall NFL Draft pick and Zion Logue with the No. 197 overall NFL Draft pick.

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Falcons select Michel Penix Jr. with No. 8 pick in 2024 draft? ›

The Falcons selected Washington quarterback Michel Penix Jr. with the No. 8 overall pick. It's a stunning move for Atlanta, who inked Cousins to a four-year, $180 million contract with $100 million in guarantees in March despite him coming off an Achilles injury.

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Did Michael Penix Jr. get drafted? ›

The Atlanta Falcons head coach's attempted diversion came after more than 10 minutes of him and general manager Terry Fontenot defending their decision to draft quarterback Michael Penix Jr. at the No. 8 overall – for the third day in a row. It was Saturday.

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Who was the number one draft picks for 2024 draft? ›

The worst kept secret in the NFL finally came to fruition Thursday as the Chicago Bears selected highly-touted USC quarterback Caleb Williams with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. But the theme of the first round was the run on quarterbacks.

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How many picks do the Vikings have in 2024? ›

With nine selections in total and two in the first round, the Vikings are currently scheduled to pick first at 11^th overall. For now, the QB room is led by Sam Darnold, who signed a one-year deal with Minnesota in March. Nick Mullens and Jaren Hall sit behind him.

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Who did the Falcons select? ›

Falcons select Brandon Dorlus, JD Bertrand, Jase McClellan, Casey Washington and Zion Logue in day three of 2024 NFL Draft. Falcons select DL Brandon Dorlus with No. 109 overall NFL Draft pick, JD Bertrand with the No. 104 overall NFL Draft pick, Jase McClellan with the No.

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Who should the Falcons draft? ›

Brugler predicts the Falcons will take Alabama edge rusher Dallas Turner at No. 8 as part of a defense-heavy first two days of the draft. Baumgardner has the Falcons making a bold move up to No. 5 for Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr.

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Who drafted Tony Romo? ›

Tony Romo has played 14 seasons in the NFL -- all with the Cowboys -- since signing with Dallas as an undrafted free agent in 2003.

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What pick is Xavier worthy? ›

The Chiefs traded up to select Worthy with the No. 28 overall pick. The Kansas City Chiefs traded up in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday night to select former University of Texas wide receiver Xavier Worthy with the No. 28 overall pick.

What is Michael Penix's height and weight? ›

Height 6′ 2″, Weight 214 lbs

Michael Penix Jr. / Height and weight

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What teams have 2 first-round picks in 2024? ›

Having two first-round picks provides a team with the ability to do something special. Three teams are sitting there with this opportunity in the 2024 NFL Draft as of now — the Chicago Bears, Arizona Cardinals and Minnesota Vikings — with two of the three likely to use one of those picks on a quarterback.

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What 2nd round picks do the Falcons have? ›

The Falcons must believe the same, because they decided to move up in the second round to acquire a defensive tackle, Ruke Orhorhoro.

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Do the Falcons have a 4th round pick? ›

Falcons select Brandon Dorlus with 4th-round pick in 2024 NFL Draft.

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Where will Ladd McConkey be drafted? ›

The Chargers added a playmaking offensive weapon in Ladd McConkey at No. 34 overall in the 2024 NFL Draft. The Bolts are adding a big piece from a Bulldogs offense that has been a true powerhouse for the last several years.

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Falcons select Michel Penix Jr. with No. 8 pick in 2024 draft (2024)

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