7 QB prospects the Falcons could target in the 2024 NFL draft
The 2024 NFL draft marks a new beginning for the Atlanta Falcons. Head coach Raheem Morris has taken over and the team is expected to pursue a quarterback one way or another.
Desmond Ridder and Taylor Heinicke are still on the roster but neither quarterback did enough to secure the starting job going into 2024. Currently, the team holds the No. 8 overall pick. However, don’t rule out a potential trade into the top five if Atlanta is set on landing one of the top guys.
Outside of the big names, there are a handful of prospects who will likely be starting in the NFL at some point. Here’s a look at seven quarterback prospects for the Falcons to consider in the 2024 NFL draft.
Caleb Williams - USC
2024 Season Stats:
Passing Yards: 3,633
TD Passes: 30
INT: 5
Completion %: 68.6
Rushing Yards: 136
Rush TD: 11
PFF Grade: 90.3
Highlights vs. Washington:
Jayden Daniels - LSU
2024 Season Stats:
Passing Yards: 3,812
TD Passes: 40
INT: 4
Completion %: 72.2
Rushing Yards: 1,134
Rush TD: 11
PFF Grade: 94.7
Highlights vs. Missouri:
Drake Maye - North Carolina
2024 Season Stats:
Passing Yards: 3,608
TD Passes: 24
INT: 9
Completion %: 63.3
Rushing Yards: 449
Rush TD: 9
PFF Grade: 90.6
Highlights vs. South Carolina:
J.J. McCarthy - Michigan
2024 Season Stats:
Passing Yards: 2,991
TD Passes: 22
INT: 4
Completion %: 72.3
Rushing Yards: 202
Rush TD: 3
PFF Grade: 90.8
Highlights vs. Ohio State:
Michael Penix Jr. - Washington
2024 Season Stats:
Passing Yards: 4,903
TD Passes: 36
INT: 11
Completion %: 65.4
Rushing Yards: 8
Rush TD: 3
PFF Grade: 91.1
Highlights vs. Oregon:
Bo Nix - Oregon
2024 Season Stats:
Passing Yards: 4,508
TD Passes: 45
INT: 3
Completion %: 77.4
Rushing Yards: 234
Rush TD: 6
PFF Grade: 93.0
Highlights vs. USC:
Spencer Rattler - South Carolina
2024 Season Stats:
Passing Yards: 3,186
TD Passes: 19
INT: 8
Completion %: 68.9
Rushing Yards: 104
Rush TD: 4
PFF Grade: 77.6
