A former New York Jets wide receiver feels confident that the team will attract attention during the April draft.
Rob Carpenter made a prediction on social media that the Jets will select [Michael Penix Jr] with the 10th overall pick, causing a stir among fans.
Joe D gonna shock the World when he picks him at 10 #Jets https://t.co/XXu1mUZMzy
— Carp (@robcarpenter81) March 29, 2024
The six-year NFL wideout was responding to a post discussing the likelihood of the Washington quarterback being chosen in the first round following his impressive Pro Day.
Jets Could Create a QB Pipeline Behind Aaron Rodgers
Jets general manager Joe Douglas appears open to the possibility of the team selecting a quarterback with the 10th overall pick in the first round.
“The draft offers many intriguing options for that position [QB]. So, we are actively exploring possibilities. Our coaches and scouts are evaluating various positions,” said Douglas revealed at at the Annual League Meeting.
The Jets have made several moves in free agency and through trades, providing them with flexibility heading into the draft. This has sparked speculation on social media about the team considering a quarterback, especially early in the draft.
However, Rich Cimini of ESPN described Douglas' comments as uncertain.
“While the Jets need a young quarterback in their pipeline, assuming Zach Wilson is leaving, it seems improbable that they would draft a quarterback that early. The future is important, but they also need a player who can contribute immediately and maximize the time for quarterback Aaron Rodgers,” Cimini explained. Instead, Cimini believes the Jets are interested in trading the pick to a team in need of a quarterback, which would allow them to acquire a top-100 pick.
A Smoky Outlook at Penix’s Draft Stock
Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated stated on “The Rich Eisen Show” that, “First, the medical evaluation is crucial for Penix. Different teams will have varying medical assessments for him. I spoke to someone who said that the medical grade isn’t great, but it is manageable.”
Penix has a concerning injury history from his time at Indiana, having experienced two right ACL tears and multiple season-ending injuries. Rich Eisen Lance Zierlein
Credit to Penix, he managed to overcome the injury challenges in his final season at Washington, playing in all 15 games and achieving record-breaking numbers. Penix achieved a completion rate of.
65.4%, threw for 4,903 passing yards, and maintained a 36 touchdown to 11 interception ratio.
In addition to his injury history, Penix is 23 years old and will turn 24 before the 2024 season. Breer suggested that due to his age, there may be limited potential for further growth. In essence, he may have already reached his peak, whereas younger players have the potential for transformation.
“I’m not certain that the NFL as a whole holds Michael Penix in as high esteem as external sources. This is according to Breer's explanation to Eisen.
NFL expert
Benjamin Allbright
shares the same sentiment on social media, stating that the league views Penix as less valuable than the media and fans, as per his sources. He also categorized Penix as a player for days 2 and 3, which means outside of the first round. Robert Saleh stated at the Annual League Meeting that the Jets will “clearly” bring in another quarterback to the team this offseason, according to
Head coach Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic. Will that happen in the first round? We will need to wait and see. Former NFL wide receiver Rob Carpenter made a social media prediction that the New York Jets will “surprise the world” by choosing QB Michael Penix Jr in the NFL Draft. of The Athletic. Will that come in the first round? We’ll have to wait and see.
