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Matt Urben

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.

1
Caleb Williams - USC

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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:

2
Jayden Daniels - LSU

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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:

 

3
Drake Maye - North Carolina

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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:

4
J.J. McCarthy - Michigan

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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:

5
Michael Penix Jr. - Washington

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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:

6
Bo Nix - Oregon

Bo Nix #10 of the Oregon Ducks passes the ball (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

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:

7
Spencer Rattler - South Carolina

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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

Highlights vs. UNC:

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