2024 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Washington QB Michael Penix Jr

2024 NFL Draft: Michael Penix Jr Draft Profile and Scouting Report

Following multiple season-ending injuries at the University of Indiana, Michael Penix Jr transferred to Washington. He assumed the starting role and quickly became one of the best in College Football. A 2022 Manning Award finalist, export more of the same from Penix Jr in 2023.

Michael Penix Jr 40 Time

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Michael Penix Jr is a fifth-year quarterback that transferred to the University of Washington for the 2022 season. Suffered season-ending injuries at Indiana University during each of his four seasons on campus, including two ACL injuries. Possesses solid height and weight for the quarterback position when compared to the league average. Our projected 40 time of 4.68 for Penix Jr is well-above the league average, as well.

He displays a solid ability to navigate the pocket and drift away from pressure to keep the play alive. Possesses very good quickness and suddenness to pickup yardage outside of the pocket. Has very good escapability to avoid pressure and keep the play alive. Capable of getting rid of the ball very quickly when the pocket begins to collapse.

On the other hand, his accuracy can be hit-or-miss on short and intermediate throws outside the numbers. Has an inconsistent ability to set his feet when pressured in the pocket, resulting in poor accuracy. He lacks an elite-level of awareness to pickup defenders and make efficient reads that others in the class do with ease. Finally, he struggles with velocity as his touch can be very inconsistent.