The most shocking pick of the 2024 NFL Draft was the Atlanta Falcons selecting Michael Penix Jr. at No. 8 overall.
Penix Jr. is slated to back up free agent signing Kirk Cousins, who the Falcons signed to an eight-figure deal in free agency a few months ago, which is being reflected in Rookie of the Year odds as Penix isn't a contender whatsoever.
The 24-year-old rookie is not expected to play a factor in the 2024 version of the Falcons, who hope to get positive results around Cousins, who is recovering from a torn Achilles in the middle of last season and not necessarily play Penix this season.