Michael Penix, the Washington QB, sits at No. 37 on the consensus board across 28 public boards. The tier model reads him as a NFL starter — 15% elite, 39% starter.
Athleticism
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “He plays with smart pocket mobility and a willingness to get rid of the football, which makes it difficult to sack him.”
Instincts
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “The Huskies’ offensive design helped declutter coverages for Penix, allowing him to throw a higher number of intermediate and deep passes.”
Technique
NFL Network's Bucky Brooks: “is the most natural deep-ball thrower in the draft, routinely dropping dimes to receivers on vertical routes.”
Sources · 4 · quotes 2
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- Lance Zierlein, NFL.com
- Bucky Brooks, NFL Network
- Lance Zierlein, nfl_com_zierlein
- Bucky Brooks, nflcom_bucky_brooks
“…Penix will be a 24-year-old rookie with a history of season-ending injuries at Indiana and impressive production while at Washington. The Huskies’ offensive design helped declutter coverages for Penix, allowing him to throw a higher number of intermediate and deep passes. He plays with smart pocket mobility and a willingness to get rid of the football, which makes it difficult to sack him. His delivery is bundled and…”
“…Penix Jr. is the most natural deep-ball thrower in the draft, routinely dropping dimes to receivers on vertical routes. While an extensive injury history will make some evaluators nervous, the Washington star's big-play potential could entice teams employing a "bombs away" attack to take a chance on the veteran passer.…”
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