Ahead of next week’s NFL draft, Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr.’s throwing motion has been a topic of conversation among NFL scouts and coaches, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.
One AFC executive said Penix has “zero touch” due to his throwing motion, which could be a liability.
“Unless he’s throwing the ball outside the f—ing numbers, it’s getting batted down,” the AFC executive said. “He throws it on a f—ing rope every f—ing time. He’s thrown a deep ball — I’ve seen that, all right, great. He’s got that f—ed up motion. He’s got zero touch.”
But an NFC quarterbacks coach defended his throwing motion, saying Penix possesses a “natural feel” and finds receivers on time.
“I don’t think [the throwing motion is] a big deal,” the coach said. “The most important thing is, is it getting there on time and is it getting there accurately? He sees it well. He’s instinctive. I can see why people like him. I think the kid has a natural feel as a passer, and that’s something you can’t coach.”
Bleacher Report’s Scouting Department considers Penix to be the No. 89 overall prospect and the No. 7 quarterback in this year’s draft class—a solid position given the talented quarterbacks in this draft class.
In the latest mock draft from Bleacher Report, Penix is projected to go to the New York Giants with the No. 70 pick.
In his final season at Washington, Penix had 4,903 passing yards, 36 touchdowns and 11 interceptions while leading the Huskies to a College Football Playoff title game appearance.
His throwing motion might be a cause for concern among NFL scouts, but his completion percentage (65.4 percent) ranked in the top 30 in college football last season, and that accuracy could translate to the NFL.
Penix likely won’t be one of the first quarterbacks off the board, but if teams can overlook an awkward throwing motion, he could still go in the first or second round.
2024-04-19 20:48:11
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