The Atlanta Falcons shocked the world by drafting Washington QB Michael Penix Jr. 8th overall in the 2024 NFL Draft. Penix Jr. sat down with SI to discuss his transition from college to the NFL and his plans to make his mark in the league.

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Narrator/Writer: Claudette Montana
Producer/Editor: Jean Chery
Executive Producer: Alex Tzavalas