Round 1 of the NFL Draft started off with three quarterbacks in the first three picks with Caleb Williams , Jayden Daniels , and Drake Maye coming off the board. The run on offense continued through the next few picks ahead of the Atlanta Falcons at No. 8 overall.
The Falcons made it four quarterbacks in the first eight selections by selecting Washington's Michael Penix Jr.
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This came as a surprise to many after the Falcons signed Kirk Cousins to start free agency and analysts and fans took to social media to react.
8. Michael Penix Jr., QB, Atlanta Falcons
Michael Penix Jr. Falcons pick causes huge reaction
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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: NFL Draft: Social media reacts to Falcons picking Michael Penix Jr.

