Michael Penix was drafted No. 8 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2024 NFL Draft out of Washington. 14 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value
2024 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 8 · #8 overall
Michael Penix Washington Draft
Michael Penix was drafted No. 8 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2024 NFL Draft out of Washington. 14 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #8
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2024
- NFL games
- 14
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 883rd at Washington
The pick
How Michael Penix came off the board in 2024.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- College
-
Washington
Pac-12 at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'2" · 216 lbs
- Hometown
- Tampa, FL
- Pre-draft board
- No. 43 prospect85.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
14 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value
- Games played
- 14
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 883rd among Washington picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 8100% of career value
- Final season
- 20251 years after the draft
Around pick 8
Who came off the board on either side of Michael Penix.
LSU · 1× Pro Bowl
Alabama
Michigan
Washington in the 2024 draft
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Michael Penix in the 2024 NFL Draft
Michael Penix is a Quarterback out of Washington selected No. 8 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2024 NFL Draft. 14 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value Washington has produced 191 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Michael Penix drafted?
Michael Penix was selected No. 8 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2024 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2024/michael-penix.
What college did Michael Penix play for?
Michael Penix played college football at Washington in the Pac-12. See every Washington draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/washington-huskies.
How did Michael Penix's NFL career turn out?
14 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2024/michael-penix.