ESPN’s Aaron Schatz recently published his best, and worst, rookie classes of 2024 using various metrics from Sports Info Solutions’ total points metrics to ESPN metrics and FTN Network DVOA ratings.
After thoroughly examining the entire league’s rookie classes, Schatz had the Atlanta Falcons ranked right where you thought they would be: Among the least productive, at 30th.
This would be a much more impressive rookie class if first-round quarterback Michael Penix Jr. had started more than three games. He finished the year with a 50.4 QBR, and Penix was the only Falcons rookie to start a game in 2024.