2024 NFL DRAFT: MICHAEL PENIX JR.

By Brandon Lane

Washington (SR), QB

A 3-star recruit, Penix began his collegiate career at Indiana University. He struggled with numerous injuries including suffering an ACL injury which eventually led him to transfer to the University of Washington. The move proved to be an excellent decision as he threw for 4,641 yards and 31 TDs in his debut season. Penix went on to best that in his final season throwing for 4,903 yards and 36 TDs. That illustrious season led him to finish behind only fellow QB, Jayden Daniels (LSU) in Heisman votes. While we should see an early run on quarterbacks in this years draft I think we won’t see Penix drafted until the early second round as the likely QB5.

Pluses:

• Size (6’2”, 218 lbs)
• Traditional pocket Passer with great accuracy
• Arm strength

Concerns:

• Lack of athleticism
• Struggles outside the pocket
• Reaction to duress or heavy pressure
• Injury history
• Age (turns 24 in May)