Washington’s Michael Penix Jr. is one of the more intriguing quarterback prospects in this class. He’s not likely to go in the top 10, and at this point doesn’t even seem like a lock for the first round. Yet Penix possesses the one quality that can turn a good quarterback into a great quarterback: arm talent.
Penix was named a First Team All-American this past season after leading the Huskies to the College Football Playoff National Championship game. While Washington fell to Jim Harbaugh’s Michigan Wolverines, Penix had a great 2023 campaign. He led the FBS in passing yards with 4,903, and led the FBS in completions (60) and passing touchdowns (26) of 25+ air yards over the last two seasons.
The former Indiana Hoosier was named one of the AP Comeback Player of the Year winners in 2022 after throwing for 4,641 yards, 31 touchdowns and eight interceptions. One knock against Penix as a prospect is his injury history, as he tore his right ACL twice, and suffered a couple of shoulder injuries. On paper, that’s scary. But Penix clearly bounced back. He even became the first quarterback to throw for 4,500 yards in back-to-back seasons since Patrick Mahomes.
So, where will Penix land in the 2024 NFL Draft? Where would he be a good fit? Let’s take a look at the five best potential landing spots for Penix. These are not the most likely landing spots, but the best “fits.”
The Jets made the fatal mistake of not exploring the backup quarterback market last offseason, and it cost them the 2023 campaign. Aaron Rodgers is back for 2024, but New York still needs to figure out who will back him up. Rodgers turned 40 in December, so it’s not exactly like he’s the quarterback of the future. The Jets would be smart to add someone young with potential, and Penix could be that guy.
I don’t know how much faith I have in Nathaniel Hackett’s offense, which is why the Jets rank last on this list. But to…
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Author : Jordan Dajani
Publish date : 2024-02-28 14:27:42
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