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Matt Urben

Falcons land franchise QB in latest 6-round mock draft

No matter what the Atlanta Falcons do, they can’t seem to stop drafting in the top 10. In 2021, the team added tight end Kyle Pitts with the No. 4 overall pick. The Falcons drafted WR Drake London with the eighth overall pick in 2022 before taking RB Bijan Robinson with the No. 8 pick in 2023.

Entering Week 12, Atlanta is currently on track to land the No. 8 pick yet again. Since the team has been playing musical chairs at the quarterback position, it’s hard to imagine the Falcons passing on a QB in the top 10 for a fourth consecutive year.

In our new six-round mock projection, we have the team landing a franchise quarterback in Round 1. Check out all seven picks in our latest mock draft below.

Round 1, Pick 8: QB Michael Penix Jr. - Washington

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Penix Jr. opted to return to school for another year and is currently leading the No. 4 team in the country with an undefeated record. The Washington QB has passed for 3,699 yards, 30 touchdowns and seven interceptions this season, with a PFF grade of 91.3. Penix Jr. could end up as a top-five pick if he keeps playing this well.

Round 2, Pick 40: WR Johnny Wilson - Florida State

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Round 3, Pick 72: DL Mekhi Wingo - LSU

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Round 4, Pick 108: OL Zach Zinter - Michigan

Michigan Wolverines offensive lineman Zak Zinter (65) Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Round 5, Pick 145: DB Malik Mustapha - Wake Forest

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Round 6, Pick 186: EDGE Steve Linton - Texas Tech

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Round 6, Pick 202: CB Chau Smith-Wade - Washington State

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