The Atlanta Falcons’ selection of University of Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the 8th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft caught a lot of people by surprise, including Mel Kiper Jr. and the rest of the talking heads on the official draft broadcast.
Kiper’s exact words when the pick was announced were, “Too high for my liking.”
Yet, within a few hours, reports emerged that three other teams, including the Seattle Seahawks, had tried to get into the top 10 to select Atlanta’s newest QB.
Personally, I wish Seattle had tried harder.