During the event on March 28 at Washington, the quarterback Michael Penix Jr. used the opportunity to show his athleticism, which may not have been emphasized during his time as the Huskies' standout quarterback.
According to Alber Breer, the New England Patriots' scouting director Cam Williams and a group of Patriot scouts were present. The left-handed quarterback, who was a Heisman Trophy runner-up
, aimed to prove his athletic ability in front of NFL scouts. And he succeeded. One of the highlights of Penix’s performance was his 40-yard dash, a test of speed and agility that he chose not to do at the NFL combine.Scouts officially timed his runs at an impressive 4.51 and 4.57 seconds, showing his quick speed and acceleration on the field. Additionally, Penix also impressed with a 36 1/2 inch vertical jump, demonstrating his explosive athleticism and leaping ability.
“I just wanted to show that I’m athletic, and I can use my legs if I have to,”
Penix told reporters
An Impressive Pro Day for Michael Penix Jr. It wasn’t just the speed that caught everyone's attention. It was the whole package. Penix’s college career mostly showcased his passing skills. He wasn’t known to be a great runner or athlete..
Throughout five years and 49 games, Penix had 134 rushing attempts, averaging just 2.0 yards per carry.
While his rushing numbers may not have been remarkable statistically, his ability to show impressive speed and mobility during his pro day indicates potential as a dynamic runner in the NFL.
Penix’s athleticism was also shown in his
exceptional 36 1/2
inch vertical jump on his pro day. His throwing session truly captivated scouts and representatives from numerous NFL teams. Showing his renowned deep ball accuracy and tight spirals, Penix displayed his NFL-caliber passing skills. He had an amazing college campaign for the Huskies, leading them to the
College Football Playoff national title game
. During this impressive season, he demonstrated great accuracy, completing 65.4% of his passes for 4,903 yards, 36 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. Could the Patriots pick Penix Jr.?If the Patriots were to choose Penix Jr., they would probably trade down in the draft instead of selecting him with the No. 3 overall pick. Both the
have been linked to potential trades with the Patriots that would give New England a lot of draft picks for moving out of the No. 3 pick.
In both scenarios, the Patriots would move down to just outside the top 10 of the first round and receive second and third-round picks for this year’s draft and a first-round draft pick in 2025. Vikings and Raiders Patriots are heavily invested in scouting the top QBs in the class.
But if they’re not in love with
The Jayden Daniels , the draft haul and the opportunity to pick Penix Jr. just outside the top 10 might be something they consider. A coach in the NFL informed Bleacher Report about this or Drake Mayerecently saying that Penix Jr. is now considered a 'secured first-round pick' after his pro day.
An Most people believe that the Patriots must leave the 2024 draft with their next main QB. But the identity of that player and how the Patriots get their future main signal caller will be discussed and debated until draft night. Michael Penix Jr., the quarterback for Washington and the runner-up for the Heisman Trophy, gave an impressive performance at his pro day in front of the Patriots and a large group of NFL scouts.
Everyone agrees that the Patriots need to walk away from the 2024 draft with their next franchise QB. But who that player is and how the Patriots acquire their future franchise signal caller will be debated and talked about until draft night.
