The first round of the NFL draft was marked by a historic trend as quarterbacks were selected at an unprecedented pace. The trend began with the Broncos picking former Oregon quarterback Bo Nix as the 12th overall pick, making it a total of six quarterbacks selected on Thursday night. This was the first time in history that six quarterbacks were taken in the first 12 picks.
The Bears followed suit by selecting Caleb Williams, and Jayden Daniels went to Washington, while Drake Maye was picked up by New England. Atlanta surprised many by selecting Michael Penix Jr. at No. 8, while the Vikings traded up to grab J.J. McCarthy at No. 10. This was only the second instance in NFL history where six quarterbacks were taken in the entire first round, with the first occurrence happening in the 1983 draft.
The draft picks continued with offensive players being chosen one after another, with Nix being the 12th consecutive offensive player selected to start the round. The night in Detroit will be remembered for the unprecedented number of quarterbacks chosen and the rapid pace at which they came off the board.
In conclusion, this year’s NFL draft saw an unprecedented number of quarterbacks being selected at a remarkable pace during its initial rounds. With six quarterbacks picked within the first 12 selections, it marks a significant milestone in NFL history that will be remembered for years to come.
