The first round of the NFL Draft on April 25 saw a record six quarterbacks taken in the first 12 picks. The Atlanta Falcons surprised everyone when they took quarterback Michael Penix Jr. in the first round—just a month after signing free agent quarterback Kirk Cousins to a $180 million contract.
Quarterback-Heavy NFL Draft Sets League Record
By Dave Martin
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