Thursday was the College of Washington professional day, and the headline title amongst Huskies draft prospects was quarterback Michael Penix Jr.
Regardless that Penix Jr participated in February’s NFL mix, he didn’t run the 40-yard sprint. He ran the 40 on the professional day and unofficially went sub-4.6. Instances are in all places when it’s the sort of occasion, but it surely’s however spectacular.
A variety of 40 occasions from a cluster of scouts (and Rome Odunze additionally timing) right here watching Michael Penix, Jr.’s run:
Between 4.56-4.59
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“I’m a 4.4 man, for my part,” Penix stated (through ESPN). “Some individuals had 4.46, some individuals had 4.5, however that’s unofficial, so I’m good. I simply confirmed I can run, so I really feel good.”
Penix Jr showcased his athleticism much more with a 36.5” vertical soar, a greater mark than some other quarterback on the mix. Likewise for his 10’5 broad soar.
After all, Penix’s arm and prolific deep passing potential was his spotlight trait in school, incomes him Heisman Trophy runner-up honors in 2023.
Unsurprisingly, Seattle Seahawks normal supervisor John Schneider was in attendance. Virtually each NFL group had at the least one consultant on the professional day, which additionally included exercises for offensive linemen Troy Fautanu and Roger Rosengarten, huge receiver Ja’Lynn Polk, and defensive finish Bralen Trice.
Whereas Penix’s on-field success has been excellent over the previous two seasons at Washington, his deep harm historical past was one of many query marks regarding his draft standing. Evidently he’s within the clear on that entrance and wowed along with his exercises. It’s potential that Penix might find yourself within the first-round of subsequent month’s NFL Draft, and perhaps even within the vary the place the Seahawks may take him.
As a result of Penix is an area participant, any formal go to with the Seahawks (which hasn’t been reported but) wouldn’t depend towards Seattle’s high 30 pre-draft go to restrict.
