Although it began with relatively few surprises, the 2024 NFL Draft took a turn after the Atlanta Falcons made the shocking pick of Michael Penix Jr. at No. 8 overall.
Penix was far from the only prospect considered a reach during the event. There were plenty of other questionable decisions sandwiched between Atlanta's much-derided selection and the New York Jets' Mr. Irrelevant pick at No. 257 overall. Due to these head-scratching choices, quite a few teams wound up securing some incredible values when they were on the clock.
Whether they landed a player in the latter rounds who many draft analysts foresaw going far earlier or secured a prospect who fits in perfectly with their system, many clubs are now well positioned to get great production from some members of their rookie class.