The 2024 NFL Draft begins Thursday, and football fans should be starting to get excited for their team to drastically improve in the next few days. That said, only one will come out with Washington star QB Michael Penix Jr. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'NFL Draft odds for QB Michael Penix Jr. and tab which team will draft him — just one of many SportsbookWire’s expert NFL picks and predictions.
Penix Jr. finished 2nd in the 2023 Heisman Trophy race, losing the prestigious award to LSU QB Jayden Daniels. The Huskies star did have an impressive season, throwing for 36 touchdowns and 4,903 passing yards. He ended with 11 interceptions.
Penix Jr. started his career with Indiana, spending four seasons with the Hoosiers and playing 7 or fewer games in each campaign with IU. He transferred to Washington where he became a superstar and now has the potential to be a 1st-round pick. Penix threw for 67 touchdowns and over 9,000 yards at Washington through the 2 seasons.
The strong left-handed talent has the potential to be a top-32 pick in the NFL Draft. Let’s dive into which team one should bet on drafting Penix Jr.