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NFL Draft Profile: QB Michael Penix Jr.

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Husky quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is getting ready for the NFL draft after 2 electrifying seasons at Washington, which followed 4 injury plagued campaigns at Indiana. Penix is one of the 2024 draft’s most intriguing prospects, and this guide will help you familiarize yourself with UW’s signal caller!

The Basics

Height: 6’3”

Weight: 213 Lbs

40-yard dash (Pro Day): 4.51-4.57 seconds

Vertical Jump (Pro Day): 36.5”

Hand Size: 10.5 inches

Recruitment

Coming out of Tampa Bay Tech High School in Florida, where he also excelled as a basketball player, Penix originally committed to the Tennessee Volunteers and former head coach Butch Jones, but he reopened his recruitment after Jones was fired and replaced by Jeremy Pruitt.