Falcons land franchise QB in latest 6-round mock draft
No matter what the Atlanta Falcons do, they can’t seem to stop drafting in the top 10. In 2021, the team added tight end Kyle Pitts with the No. 4 overall pick. The Falcons drafted WR Drake London with the eighth overall pick in 2022 before taking RB Bijan Robinson with the No. 8 pick in 2023.
Entering Week 12, Atlanta is currently on track to land the No. 8 pick yet again. Since the team has been playing musical chairs at the quarterback position, it’s hard to imagine the Falcons passing on a QB in the top 10 for a fourth consecutive year.
In our new six-round mock projection, we have the team landing a franchise quarterback in Round 1. Check out our latest mock draft heading into Week 12 below.
Round 1, Pick 8: QB Michael Penix Jr. - Washington
Penix Jr. opted to return to school for another year and is currently leading the No. 4 team in the country with an undefeated record. The Washington QB has passed for 3,699 yards, 30 touchdowns, seven interceptions and a PFF grade of 91.3 in 2023. Penix Jr. could end up as a top-five pick with a strong finish to the season.
Round 2, Pick 40: WR Johnny Wilson - Florida State
Round 3, Pick 72: DL Mekhi Wingo - LSU
Round 4, Pick 108: OL Zach Zinter - Michigan
Round 5, Pick 145: DB Malik Mustapha - Wake Forest
Round 6, Pick 186: EDGE Steve Linton - Texas Tech
Round 6, Pick 202: CB Chau Smith-Wade - Washington State
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