The Atlanta Falcons surprised the NFL world a bit by selecting Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. at No. 8, but many coaches around the league are high on the Heisman Trophy finalist.
Per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, evaluators compared Penix to Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert and an offensive coordinator said he could have a top-five arm in the league.
"I had an offensive coordinator tell me that Penix will be a top-five arm in the NFL," Rapoport said. "Right now, this is someone they love. If he doesn't play for the next two years and is a starter for 10 years, this is a pretty good pick for Atlanta and that is what they're banking on.