NFL Rookie Highlights: Top plays from all 6 first-round quarterbacks
The Atlanta Falcons surprised the rest of the league by taking Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 pick in the 2024 NFL draft. Penix was part of one of the most unprecedented runs at quarterback in NFL draft history. A total of six quarterbacks were selected in the first 12 picks, and all six made their preseason debut over the weekend.
While a learning curve is expected for any rookie QB, this year's batch got off to a promising start. Bears No. 1 pick Caleb Williams made some impressive throws against the Bills. Jayden Daniels marched the Commanders down the field like he was still at LSU. J.J. McCarthy bounced back from an early interception to toss a pair of touchdowns for the Vikings.
Lastly, Bo Nix led the Broncos on four scoring drives on Sunday. Check out the top highlights from each rookie quarterback in their preseason debut below:
Bears QB Caleb Williams vs. Bills
Commanders QB Jayden Daniels vs. Jets
Patriots QB Drake Maye vs. Panthers
Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. vs. Dolphins
Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy vs. Raiders
Broncos QB Bo Nix vs. Colts
More Latest Falcons News!
Falcons 90-man roster: Jakeem Grant in, Bralen Trice placed on IR
Falcons place third-round pick on IR, sign three players to roster
WATCH: Every throw from Falcons rookie QB Michael Penix's debut
Falcons to sign former Pro Bowl KR, veteran running back, per reports
Which 5 Falcons players earned the highest PFF grades vs. Miami?
This article originally appeared on Falcons Wire: NFL Rookie Highlights: Top plays from all 6 first-round quarterbacks