Michael Penix Jr. isn’t attempting to show anybody else unsuitable.
That’s how the Heisman runner-up and former Washington quarterback discovered himself getting ready to run the 40-yard sprint sporting white tights, orange cleats, a gold chain, a black durag and no shirt on the sector on the Dempsey Indoor Middle.
“I simply wished to point out that I’m athletic,” he mentioned. “I can do it with my legs if I’ve to.”
Penix ran, jumped and threw Thursday throughout Washington’s professional day, the place he was one among a number of draft-eligible former UW soccer gamers participating within the showcase. An enormous host of NFL scouts, front-office members and coaches representing basically each franchise within the league watched as Penix ran an unofficial 40-yard sprint someplace between 4.56-4.59 seconds, based on ESPN’s Discipline Yates.
“I simply all the time wish to show myself proper,” Penix mentioned. “And the competitor in me, I’m going to point out it. I’m going to showcase it.
“I’m going to jot down my very own narrative.”
Some notable attendees included New York Giants coach Brian Daboll and basic supervisor Joe Schoen, who spent a lot of time chatting with former Washington receiver and projected top-10 decide Rome Odunze; basic supervisor John Schneider and assistant basic supervisor Nolan Teasley, on the head of a big Seahawks delegation; and a bunch of scouts from 30 of the 32 NFL groups, based on a tweet from senior bowl govt director Jim Nagy.
Moreover, a number of present members of the Washington soccer group have been current, together with new coach Jedd Fisch. They watched on as Penix backed up his sturdy outing on the NFL mix with one other stable efficiency.
The Tampa, Fla., native began his professional day with a 36.5-inch vertical leap. Penix mentioned he fell in need of his 38-inch purpose, however his efficiency was adequate to rank first amongst quarterbacks who participated within the drill throughout the mix.
Former Tulane quarterback Michael Pratt led all quarterbacks by leaping 36 inches in Indianapolis, simply forward of Tennessee’s Joe Milton III (35 inches) and South Carolina’s Spencer Rattler (32 inches).
Penix moved on to the 40-yard sprint subsequent, operating the drill as soon as. He’s the one one out of the projected top-six quarterbacks within the class — Penix, USC’s Caleb Williams, North Carolina’s Drake Maye, LSU’s Jayden Daniels, Michigan’s J.J. McCarthy and Oregon’s Bo Nix — to run the drill.
His unofficial time from professional day put Penix near BYU’s Kedon Slovis, who ran a 4.55-second 40-yard sprint to guide all quarterbacks on the mix. For comparability, former Washington linebacker Edefuan Ulofoshio ran a 4.56, security Dominique Hampton registered a 4.51 and large receiver Ja’Lynn Polk got here in at 4.52 on the mix. Penix mentioned he wished to be sooner.
“I’m a 4.4 man, in my view,” Penix mentioned. “Some individuals had 4.46, some individuals had 4.5. It’s unofficial, so I’m good. I simply confirmed I can run, so I really feel good.”
The 6-foot-3, 213-pound sign caller completed the day with some throwing drills. Vast receivers Jalen McMillan, Polk and present UW wideout Giles Jackson, tight ends Devin Culp and Jack Westover and operating again Dillon Johnson made up his receiving corps.
Penix began with brief passes earlier than transferring onto deep photographs. He mentioned he felt like he missed solely three throws out of the 60 he tried. Penix, who additionally threw on the mix, mentioned he needs to throw in entrance of as many individuals in-person as attainable, including that sport tape doesn’t all the time do him justice.
Together with his professional day full, Penix mentioned he’ll start assembly with groups subsequent week within the lead-up to the NFL draft on April 25. He particularly talked about talking to the Atlanta Falcons, Las Vegas Raiders, Denver Broncos, Pittsburgh Steelers and the Giants. The 2023 Maxwell Award winner additionally added he’s heard “a bit bit” from new Seahawks offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb, who held the identical place at UW throughout the previous two seasons.
“He texted me and instructed me he gained’t make it right here ’trigger he’s in Hawaii, so I used to be like, ‘That’s loopy,’” Penix mentioned, jokingly.
Penix wasn’t the one former Husky to participate in professional day. Defensive lineman Bralen Trice ran drills after he was restricted by sickness throughout the mix, together with defensive deal with Tuli Letuligasenoa and edge rusher Sekai Asoau-Afoa. Defensive deal with Ulumoo Ale additionally participated within the 40-yard sprint however tweaked his hamstring on his first run and sat out the remainder of the occasion.
Westover, who additionally missed out on the mix as he recovered from thumb surgical procedure, was a restricted participant in professional day, catching passes and doing the shuttle drill with Culp. Ulofoshio, fellow linebacker Ralen Goforth and Hampton additionally took half, together with offensive tackles Troy Fautanu and Roger Rosengarten.
Others got here to help their teammates. Edge rusher Zion Tupuola-Fetui didn’t do any drills however introduced his canine Layla, whereas Odunze additionally appeared however didn’t take part. A number of gamers mentioned it was nice to be again with their former teammates after everybody scattered to coach following the nationwide championship. Penix mentioned his two-year tenure on Montlake felt brief, and moments like professional day make him appreciative of the individuals who helped him resurrect his profession.
“Coming right here, I didn’t know what to anticipate,” he mentioned. “I simply anticipated to discover a technique to win soccer video games and get again to having enjoyable, and I used to be in a position to try this. I’m tremendous blessed about that, and that’s what’s been maintaining me going. Simply having folks that help me by means of the entire journey, all through the entire course of it doesn’t matter what.”
Michael Penix Jr. isn’t attempting to show anybody else unsuitable.
That’s how the Heisman runner-up and former Washington quarterback discovered himself getting ready to run the 40-yard sprint sporting white tights, orange cleats, a gold chain, a black durag and no shirt on the sector on the Dempsey Indoor Middle.
“I simply wished to point out that I’m athletic,” he mentioned. “I can do it with my legs if I’ve to.”
Penix ran, jumped and threw Thursday throughout Washington’s professional day, the place he was one among a number of draft-eligible former UW soccer gamers participating within the showcase. An enormous host of NFL scouts, front-office members and coaches representing basically each franchise within the league watched as Penix ran an unofficial 40-yard sprint someplace between 4.56-4.59 seconds, based on ESPN’s Discipline Yates.
“I simply all the time wish to show myself proper,” Penix mentioned. “And the competitor in me, I’m going to point out it. I’m going to showcase it.
“I’m going to jot down my very own narrative.”
Some notable attendees included New York Giants coach Brian Daboll and basic supervisor Joe Schoen, who spent a lot of time chatting with former Washington receiver and projected top-10 decide Rome Odunze; basic supervisor John Schneider and assistant basic supervisor Nolan Teasley, on the head of a big Seahawks delegation; and a bunch of scouts from 30 of the 32 NFL groups, based on a tweet from senior bowl govt director Jim Nagy.
Moreover, a number of present members of the Washington soccer group have been current, together with new coach Jedd Fisch. They watched on as Penix backed up his sturdy outing on the NFL mix with one other stable efficiency.
The Tampa, Fla., native began his professional day with a 36.5-inch vertical leap. Penix mentioned he fell in need of his 38-inch purpose, however his efficiency was adequate to rank first amongst quarterbacks who participated within the drill throughout the mix.
Former Tulane quarterback Michael Pratt led all quarterbacks by leaping 36 inches in Indianapolis, simply forward of Tennessee’s Joe Milton III (35 inches) and South Carolina’s Spencer Rattler (32 inches).
Penix moved on to the 40-yard sprint subsequent, operating the drill as soon as. He’s the one one out of the projected top-six quarterbacks within the class — Penix, USC’s Caleb Williams, North Carolina’s Drake Maye, LSU’s Jayden Daniels, Michigan’s J.J. McCarthy and Oregon’s Bo Nix — to run the drill.
His unofficial time from professional day put Penix near BYU’s Kedon Slovis, who ran a 4.55-second 40-yard sprint to guide all quarterbacks on the mix. For comparability, former Washington linebacker Edefuan Ulofoshio ran a 4.56, security Dominique Hampton registered a 4.51 and large receiver Ja’Lynn Polk got here in at 4.52 on the mix. Penix mentioned he wished to be sooner.
“I’m a 4.4 man, in my view,” Penix mentioned. “Some individuals had 4.46, some individuals had 4.5. It’s unofficial, so I’m good. I simply confirmed I can run, so I really feel good.”
The 6-foot-3, 213-pound sign caller completed the day with some throwing drills. Vast receivers Jalen McMillan, Polk and present UW wideout Giles Jackson, tight ends Devin Culp and Jack Westover and operating again Dillon Johnson made up his receiving corps.
Penix began with brief passes earlier than transferring onto deep photographs. He mentioned he felt like he missed solely three throws out of the 60 he tried. Penix, who additionally threw on the mix, mentioned he needs to throw in entrance of as many individuals in-person as attainable, including that sport tape doesn’t all the time do him justice.
Together with his professional day full, Penix mentioned he’ll start assembly with groups subsequent week within the lead-up to the NFL draft on April 25. He particularly talked about talking to the Atlanta Falcons, Las Vegas Raiders, Denver Broncos, Pittsburgh Steelers and the Giants. The 2023 Maxwell Award winner additionally added he’s heard “a bit bit” from new Seahawks offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb, who held the identical place at UW throughout the previous two seasons.
“He texted me and instructed me he gained’t make it right here ’trigger he’s in Hawaii, so I used to be like, ‘That’s loopy,’” Penix mentioned, jokingly.
Penix wasn’t the one former Husky to participate in professional day. Defensive lineman Bralen Trice ran drills after he was restricted by sickness throughout the mix, together with defensive deal with Tuli Letuligasenoa and edge rusher Sekai Asoau-Afoa. Defensive deal with Ulumoo Ale additionally participated within the 40-yard sprint however tweaked his hamstring on his first run and sat out the remainder of the occasion.
Westover, who additionally missed out on the mix as he recovered from thumb surgical procedure, was a restricted participant in professional day, catching passes and doing the shuttle drill with Culp. Ulofoshio, fellow linebacker Ralen Goforth and Hampton additionally took half, together with offensive tackles Troy Fautanu and Roger Rosengarten.
Others got here to help their teammates. Edge rusher Zion Tupuola-Fetui didn’t do any drills however introduced his canine Layla, whereas Odunze additionally appeared however didn’t take part. A number of gamers mentioned it was nice to be again with their former teammates after everybody scattered to coach following the nationwide championship. Penix mentioned his two-year tenure on Montlake felt brief, and moments like professional day make him appreciative of the individuals who helped him resurrect his profession.
“Coming right here, I didn’t know what to anticipate,” he mentioned. “I simply anticipated to discover a technique to win soccer video games and get again to having enjoyable, and I used to be in a position to try this. I’m tremendous blessed about that, and that’s what’s been maintaining me going. Simply having folks that help me by means of the entire journey, all through the entire course of it doesn’t matter what.”
Michael Penix Jr. isn’t attempting to show anybody else unsuitable.
That’s how the Heisman runner-up and former Washington quarterback discovered himself getting ready to run the 40-yard sprint sporting white tights, orange cleats, a gold chain, a black durag and no shirt on the sector on the Dempsey Indoor Middle.
“I simply wished to point out that I’m athletic,” he mentioned. “I can do it with my legs if I’ve to.”
Penix ran, jumped and threw Thursday throughout Washington’s professional day, the place he was one among a number of draft-eligible former UW soccer gamers participating within the showcase. An enormous host of NFL scouts, front-office members and coaches representing basically each franchise within the league watched as Penix ran an unofficial 40-yard sprint someplace between 4.56-4.59 seconds, based on ESPN’s Discipline Yates.
“I simply all the time wish to show myself proper,” Penix mentioned. “And the competitor in me, I’m going to point out it. I’m going to showcase it.
“I’m going to jot down my very own narrative.”
Some notable attendees included New York Giants coach Brian Daboll and basic supervisor Joe Schoen, who spent a lot of time chatting with former Washington receiver and projected top-10 decide Rome Odunze; basic supervisor John Schneider and assistant basic supervisor Nolan Teasley, on the head of a big Seahawks delegation; and a bunch of scouts from 30 of the 32 NFL groups, based on a tweet from senior bowl govt director Jim Nagy.
Moreover, a number of present members of the Washington soccer group have been current, together with new coach Jedd Fisch. They watched on as Penix backed up his sturdy outing on the NFL mix with one other stable efficiency.
The Tampa, Fla., native began his professional day with a 36.5-inch vertical leap. Penix mentioned he fell in need of his 38-inch purpose, however his efficiency was adequate to rank first amongst quarterbacks who participated within the drill throughout the mix.
Former Tulane quarterback Michael Pratt led all quarterbacks by leaping 36 inches in Indianapolis, simply forward of Tennessee’s Joe Milton III (35 inches) and South Carolina’s Spencer Rattler (32 inches).
Penix moved on to the 40-yard sprint subsequent, operating the drill as soon as. He’s the one one out of the projected top-six quarterbacks within the class — Penix, USC’s Caleb Williams, North Carolina’s Drake Maye, LSU’s Jayden Daniels, Michigan’s J.J. McCarthy and Oregon’s Bo Nix — to run the drill.
His unofficial time from professional day put Penix near BYU’s Kedon Slovis, who ran a 4.55-second 40-yard sprint to guide all quarterbacks on the mix. For comparability, former Washington linebacker Edefuan Ulofoshio ran a 4.56, security Dominique Hampton registered a 4.51 and large receiver Ja’Lynn Polk got here in at 4.52 on the mix. Penix mentioned he wished to be sooner.
“I’m a 4.4 man, in my view,” Penix mentioned. “Some individuals had 4.46, some individuals had 4.5. It’s unofficial, so I’m good. I simply confirmed I can run, so I really feel good.”
The 6-foot-3, 213-pound sign caller completed the day with some throwing drills. Vast receivers Jalen McMillan, Polk and present UW wideout Giles Jackson, tight ends Devin Culp and Jack Westover and operating again Dillon Johnson made up his receiving corps.
Penix began with brief passes earlier than transferring onto deep photographs. He mentioned he felt like he missed solely three throws out of the 60 he tried. Penix, who additionally threw on the mix, mentioned he needs to throw in entrance of as many individuals in-person as attainable, including that sport tape doesn’t all the time do him justice.
Together with his professional day full, Penix mentioned he’ll start assembly with groups subsequent week within the lead-up to the NFL draft on April 25. He particularly talked about talking to the Atlanta Falcons, Las Vegas Raiders, Denver Broncos, Pittsburgh Steelers and the Giants. The 2023 Maxwell Award winner additionally added he’s heard “a bit bit” from new Seahawks offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb, who held the identical place at UW throughout the previous two seasons.
“He texted me and instructed me he gained’t make it right here ’trigger he’s in Hawaii, so I used to be like, ‘That’s loopy,’” Penix mentioned, jokingly.
Penix wasn’t the one former Husky to participate in professional day. Defensive lineman Bralen Trice ran drills after he was restricted by sickness throughout the mix, together with defensive deal with Tuli Letuligasenoa and edge rusher Sekai Asoau-Afoa. Defensive deal with Ulumoo Ale additionally participated within the 40-yard sprint however tweaked his hamstring on his first run and sat out the remainder of the occasion.
Westover, who additionally missed out on the mix as he recovered from thumb surgical procedure, was a restricted participant in professional day, catching passes and doing the shuttle drill with Culp. Ulofoshio, fellow linebacker Ralen Goforth and Hampton additionally took half, together with offensive tackles Troy Fautanu and Roger Rosengarten.
Others got here to help their teammates. Edge rusher Zion Tupuola-Fetui didn’t do any drills however introduced his canine Layla, whereas Odunze additionally appeared however didn’t take part. A number of gamers mentioned it was nice to be again with their former teammates after everybody scattered to coach following the nationwide championship. Penix mentioned his two-year tenure on Montlake felt brief, and moments like professional day make him appreciative of the individuals who helped him resurrect his profession.
“Coming right here, I didn’t know what to anticipate,” he mentioned. “I simply anticipated to discover a technique to win soccer video games and get again to having enjoyable, and I used to be in a position to try this. I’m tremendous blessed about that, and that’s what’s been maintaining me going. Simply having folks that help me by means of the entire journey, all through the entire course of it doesn’t matter what.”
Michael Penix Jr. isn’t attempting to show anybody else unsuitable.
That’s how the Heisman runner-up and former Washington quarterback discovered himself getting ready to run the 40-yard sprint sporting white tights, orange cleats, a gold chain, a black durag and no shirt on the sector on the Dempsey Indoor Middle.
“I simply wished to point out that I’m athletic,” he mentioned. “I can do it with my legs if I’ve to.”
Penix ran, jumped and threw Thursday throughout Washington’s professional day, the place he was one among a number of draft-eligible former UW soccer gamers participating within the showcase. An enormous host of NFL scouts, front-office members and coaches representing basically each franchise within the league watched as Penix ran an unofficial 40-yard sprint someplace between 4.56-4.59 seconds, based on ESPN’s Discipline Yates.
“I simply all the time wish to show myself proper,” Penix mentioned. “And the competitor in me, I’m going to point out it. I’m going to showcase it.
“I’m going to jot down my very own narrative.”
Some notable attendees included New York Giants coach Brian Daboll and basic supervisor Joe Schoen, who spent a lot of time chatting with former Washington receiver and projected top-10 decide Rome Odunze; basic supervisor John Schneider and assistant basic supervisor Nolan Teasley, on the head of a big Seahawks delegation; and a bunch of scouts from 30 of the 32 NFL groups, based on a tweet from senior bowl govt director Jim Nagy.
Moreover, a number of present members of the Washington soccer group have been current, together with new coach Jedd Fisch. They watched on as Penix backed up his sturdy outing on the NFL mix with one other stable efficiency.
The Tampa, Fla., native began his professional day with a 36.5-inch vertical leap. Penix mentioned he fell in need of his 38-inch purpose, however his efficiency was adequate to rank first amongst quarterbacks who participated within the drill throughout the mix.
Former Tulane quarterback Michael Pratt led all quarterbacks by leaping 36 inches in Indianapolis, simply forward of Tennessee’s Joe Milton III (35 inches) and South Carolina’s Spencer Rattler (32 inches).
Penix moved on to the 40-yard sprint subsequent, operating the drill as soon as. He’s the one one out of the projected top-six quarterbacks within the class — Penix, USC’s Caleb Williams, North Carolina’s Drake Maye, LSU’s Jayden Daniels, Michigan’s J.J. McCarthy and Oregon’s Bo Nix — to run the drill.
His unofficial time from professional day put Penix near BYU’s Kedon Slovis, who ran a 4.55-second 40-yard sprint to guide all quarterbacks on the mix. For comparability, former Washington linebacker Edefuan Ulofoshio ran a 4.56, security Dominique Hampton registered a 4.51 and large receiver Ja’Lynn Polk got here in at 4.52 on the mix. Penix mentioned he wished to be sooner.
“I’m a 4.4 man, in my view,” Penix mentioned. “Some individuals had 4.46, some individuals had 4.5. It’s unofficial, so I’m good. I simply confirmed I can run, so I really feel good.”
The 6-foot-3, 213-pound sign caller completed the day with some throwing drills. Vast receivers Jalen McMillan, Polk and present UW wideout Giles Jackson, tight ends Devin Culp and Jack Westover and operating again Dillon Johnson made up his receiving corps.
Penix began with brief passes earlier than transferring onto deep photographs. He mentioned he felt like he missed solely three throws out of the 60 he tried. Penix, who additionally threw on the mix, mentioned he needs to throw in entrance of as many individuals in-person as attainable, including that sport tape doesn’t all the time do him justice.
Together with his professional day full, Penix mentioned he’ll start assembly with groups subsequent week within the lead-up to the NFL draft on April 25. He particularly talked about talking to the Atlanta Falcons, Las Vegas Raiders, Denver Broncos, Pittsburgh Steelers and the Giants. The 2023 Maxwell Award winner additionally added he’s heard “a bit bit” from new Seahawks offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb, who held the identical place at UW throughout the previous two seasons.
“He texted me and instructed me he gained’t make it right here ’trigger he’s in Hawaii, so I used to be like, ‘That’s loopy,’” Penix mentioned, jokingly.
Penix wasn’t the one former Husky to participate in professional day. Defensive lineman Bralen Trice ran drills after he was restricted by sickness throughout the mix, together with defensive deal with Tuli Letuligasenoa and edge rusher Sekai Asoau-Afoa. Defensive deal with Ulumoo Ale additionally participated within the 40-yard sprint however tweaked his hamstring on his first run and sat out the remainder of the occasion.
Westover, who additionally missed out on the mix as he recovered from thumb surgical procedure, was a restricted participant in professional day, catching passes and doing the shuttle drill with Culp. Ulofoshio, fellow linebacker Ralen Goforth and Hampton additionally took half, together with offensive tackles Troy Fautanu and Roger Rosengarten.
Others got here to help their teammates. Edge rusher Zion Tupuola-Fetui didn’t do any drills however introduced his canine Layla, whereas Odunze additionally appeared however didn’t take part. A number of gamers mentioned it was nice to be again with their former teammates after everybody scattered to coach following the nationwide championship. Penix mentioned his two-year tenure on Montlake felt brief, and moments like professional day make him appreciative of the individuals who helped him resurrect his profession.
“Coming right here, I didn’t know what to anticipate,” he mentioned. “I simply anticipated to discover a technique to win soccer video games and get again to having enjoyable, and I used to be in a position to try this. I’m tremendous blessed about that, and that’s what’s been maintaining me going. Simply having folks that help me by means of the entire journey, all through the entire course of it doesn’t matter what.”
Michael Penix Jr. isn’t attempting to show anybody else unsuitable.
That’s how the Heisman runner-up and former Washington quarterback discovered himself getting ready to run the 40-yard sprint sporting white tights, orange cleats, a gold chain, a black durag and no shirt on the sector on the Dempsey Indoor Middle.
“I simply wished to point out that I’m athletic,” he mentioned. “I can do it with my legs if I’ve to.”
Penix ran, jumped and threw Thursday throughout Washington’s professional day, the place he was one among a number of draft-eligible former UW soccer gamers participating within the showcase. An enormous host of NFL scouts, front-office members and coaches representing basically each franchise within the league watched as Penix ran an unofficial 40-yard sprint someplace between 4.56-4.59 seconds, based on ESPN’s Discipline Yates.
“I simply all the time wish to show myself proper,” Penix mentioned. “And the competitor in me, I’m going to point out it. I’m going to showcase it.
“I’m going to jot down my very own narrative.”
Some notable attendees included New York Giants coach Brian Daboll and basic supervisor Joe Schoen, who spent a lot of time chatting with former Washington receiver and projected top-10 decide Rome Odunze; basic supervisor John Schneider and assistant basic supervisor Nolan Teasley, on the head of a big Seahawks delegation; and a bunch of scouts from 30 of the 32 NFL groups, based on a tweet from senior bowl govt director Jim Nagy.
Moreover, a number of present members of the Washington soccer group have been current, together with new coach Jedd Fisch. They watched on as Penix backed up his sturdy outing on the NFL mix with one other stable efficiency.
The Tampa, Fla., native began his professional day with a 36.5-inch vertical leap. Penix mentioned he fell in need of his 38-inch purpose, however his efficiency was adequate to rank first amongst quarterbacks who participated within the drill throughout the mix.
Former Tulane quarterback Michael Pratt led all quarterbacks by leaping 36 inches in Indianapolis, simply forward of Tennessee’s Joe Milton III (35 inches) and South Carolina’s Spencer Rattler (32 inches).
Penix moved on to the 40-yard sprint subsequent, operating the drill as soon as. He’s the one one out of the projected top-six quarterbacks within the class — Penix, USC’s Caleb Williams, North Carolina’s Drake Maye, LSU’s Jayden Daniels, Michigan’s J.J. McCarthy and Oregon’s Bo Nix — to run the drill.
His unofficial time from professional day put Penix near BYU’s Kedon Slovis, who ran a 4.55-second 40-yard sprint to guide all quarterbacks on the mix. For comparability, former Washington linebacker Edefuan Ulofoshio ran a 4.56, security Dominique Hampton registered a 4.51 and large receiver Ja’Lynn Polk got here in at 4.52 on the mix. Penix mentioned he wished to be sooner.
“I’m a 4.4 man, in my view,” Penix mentioned. “Some individuals had 4.46, some individuals had 4.5. It’s unofficial, so I’m good. I simply confirmed I can run, so I really feel good.”
The 6-foot-3, 213-pound sign caller completed the day with some throwing drills. Vast receivers Jalen McMillan, Polk and present UW wideout Giles Jackson, tight ends Devin Culp and Jack Westover and operating again Dillon Johnson made up his receiving corps.
Penix began with brief passes earlier than transferring onto deep photographs. He mentioned he felt like he missed solely three throws out of the 60 he tried. Penix, who additionally threw on the mix, mentioned he needs to throw in entrance of as many individuals in-person as attainable, including that sport tape doesn’t all the time do him justice.
Together with his professional day full, Penix mentioned he’ll start assembly with groups subsequent week within the lead-up to the NFL draft on April 25. He particularly talked about talking to the Atlanta Falcons, Las Vegas Raiders, Denver Broncos, Pittsburgh Steelers and the Giants. The 2023 Maxwell Award winner additionally added he’s heard “a bit bit” from new Seahawks offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb, who held the identical place at UW throughout the previous two seasons.
“He texted me and instructed me he gained’t make it right here ’trigger he’s in Hawaii, so I used to be like, ‘That’s loopy,’” Penix mentioned, jokingly.
Penix wasn’t the one former Husky to participate in professional day. Defensive lineman Bralen Trice ran drills after he was restricted by sickness throughout the mix, together with defensive deal with Tuli Letuligasenoa and edge rusher Sekai Asoau-Afoa. Defensive deal with Ulumoo Ale additionally participated within the 40-yard sprint however tweaked his hamstring on his first run and sat out the remainder of the occasion.
Westover, who additionally missed out on the mix as he recovered from thumb surgical procedure, was a restricted participant in professional day, catching passes and doing the shuttle drill with Culp. Ulofoshio, fellow linebacker Ralen Goforth and Hampton additionally took half, together with offensive tackles Troy Fautanu and Roger Rosengarten.
Others got here to help their teammates. Edge rusher Zion Tupuola-Fetui didn’t do any drills however introduced his canine Layla, whereas Odunze additionally appeared however didn’t take part. A number of gamers mentioned it was nice to be again with their former teammates after everybody scattered to coach following the nationwide championship. Penix mentioned his two-year tenure on Montlake felt brief, and moments like professional day make him appreciative of the individuals who helped him resurrect his profession.
“Coming right here, I didn’t know what to anticipate,” he mentioned. “I simply anticipated to discover a technique to win soccer video games and get again to having enjoyable, and I used to be in a position to try this. I’m tremendous blessed about that, and that’s what’s been maintaining me going. Simply having folks that help me by means of the entire journey, all through the entire course of it doesn’t matter what.”
Michael Penix Jr. isn’t attempting to show anybody else unsuitable.
That’s how the Heisman runner-up and former Washington quarterback discovered himself getting ready to run the 40-yard sprint sporting white tights, orange cleats, a gold chain, a black durag and no shirt on the sector on the Dempsey Indoor Middle.
“I simply wished to point out that I’m athletic,” he mentioned. “I can do it with my legs if I’ve to.”
Penix ran, jumped and threw Thursday throughout Washington’s professional day, the place he was one among a number of draft-eligible former UW soccer gamers participating within the showcase. An enormous host of NFL scouts, front-office members and coaches representing basically each franchise within the league watched as Penix ran an unofficial 40-yard sprint someplace between 4.56-4.59 seconds, based on ESPN’s Discipline Yates.
“I simply all the time wish to show myself proper,” Penix mentioned. “And the competitor in me, I’m going to point out it. I’m going to showcase it.
“I’m going to jot down my very own narrative.”
Some notable attendees included New York Giants coach Brian Daboll and basic supervisor Joe Schoen, who spent a lot of time chatting with former Washington receiver and projected top-10 decide Rome Odunze; basic supervisor John Schneider and assistant basic supervisor Nolan Teasley, on the head of a big Seahawks delegation; and a bunch of scouts from 30 of the 32 NFL groups, based on a tweet from senior bowl govt director Jim Nagy.
Moreover, a number of present members of the Washington soccer group have been current, together with new coach Jedd Fisch. They watched on as Penix backed up his sturdy outing on the NFL mix with one other stable efficiency.
The Tampa, Fla., native began his professional day with a 36.5-inch vertical leap. Penix mentioned he fell in need of his 38-inch purpose, however his efficiency was adequate to rank first amongst quarterbacks who participated within the drill throughout the mix.
Former Tulane quarterback Michael Pratt led all quarterbacks by leaping 36 inches in Indianapolis, simply forward of Tennessee’s Joe Milton III (35 inches) and South Carolina’s Spencer Rattler (32 inches).
Penix moved on to the 40-yard sprint subsequent, operating the drill as soon as. He’s the one one out of the projected top-six quarterbacks within the class — Penix, USC’s Caleb Williams, North Carolina’s Drake Maye, LSU’s Jayden Daniels, Michigan’s J.J. McCarthy and Oregon’s Bo Nix — to run the drill.
His unofficial time from professional day put Penix near BYU’s Kedon Slovis, who ran a 4.55-second 40-yard sprint to guide all quarterbacks on the mix. For comparability, former Washington linebacker Edefuan Ulofoshio ran a 4.56, security Dominique Hampton registered a 4.51 and large receiver Ja’Lynn Polk got here in at 4.52 on the mix. Penix mentioned he wished to be sooner.
“I’m a 4.4 man, in my view,” Penix mentioned. “Some individuals had 4.46, some individuals had 4.5. It’s unofficial, so I’m good. I simply confirmed I can run, so I really feel good.”
The 6-foot-3, 213-pound sign caller completed the day with some throwing drills. Vast receivers Jalen McMillan, Polk and present UW wideout Giles Jackson, tight ends Devin Culp and Jack Westover and operating again Dillon Johnson made up his receiving corps.
Penix began with brief passes earlier than transferring onto deep photographs. He mentioned he felt like he missed solely three throws out of the 60 he tried. Penix, who additionally threw on the mix, mentioned he needs to throw in entrance of as many individuals in-person as attainable, including that sport tape doesn’t all the time do him justice.
Together with his professional day full, Penix mentioned he’ll start assembly with groups subsequent week within the lead-up to the NFL draft on April 25. He particularly talked about talking to the Atlanta Falcons, Las Vegas Raiders, Denver Broncos, Pittsburgh Steelers and the Giants. The 2023 Maxwell Award winner additionally added he’s heard “a bit bit” from new Seahawks offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb, who held the identical place at UW throughout the previous two seasons.
“He texted me and instructed me he gained’t make it right here ’trigger he’s in Hawaii, so I used to be like, ‘That’s loopy,’” Penix mentioned, jokingly.
Penix wasn’t the one former Husky to participate in professional day. Defensive lineman Bralen Trice ran drills after he was restricted by sickness throughout the mix, together with defensive deal with Tuli Letuligasenoa and edge rusher Sekai Asoau-Afoa. Defensive deal with Ulumoo Ale additionally participated within the 40-yard sprint however tweaked his hamstring on his first run and sat out the remainder of the occasion.
Westover, who additionally missed out on the mix as he recovered from thumb surgical procedure, was a restricted participant in professional day, catching passes and doing the shuttle drill with Culp. Ulofoshio, fellow linebacker Ralen Goforth and Hampton additionally took half, together with offensive tackles Troy Fautanu and Roger Rosengarten.
Others got here to help their teammates. Edge rusher Zion Tupuola-Fetui didn’t do any drills however introduced his canine Layla, whereas Odunze additionally appeared however didn’t take part. A number of gamers mentioned it was nice to be again with their former teammates after everybody scattered to coach following the nationwide championship. Penix mentioned his two-year tenure on Montlake felt brief, and moments like professional day make him appreciative of the individuals who helped him resurrect his profession.
“Coming right here, I didn’t know what to anticipate,” he mentioned. “I simply anticipated to discover a technique to win soccer video games and get again to having enjoyable, and I used to be in a position to try this. I’m tremendous blessed about that, and that’s what’s been maintaining me going. Simply having folks that help me by means of the entire journey, all through the entire course of it doesn’t matter what.”
Michael Penix Jr. isn’t attempting to show anybody else unsuitable.
That’s how the Heisman runner-up and former Washington quarterback discovered himself getting ready to run the 40-yard sprint sporting white tights, orange cleats, a gold chain, a black durag and no shirt on the sector on the Dempsey Indoor Middle.
“I simply wished to point out that I’m athletic,” he mentioned. “I can do it with my legs if I’ve to.”
Penix ran, jumped and threw Thursday throughout Washington’s professional day, the place he was one among a number of draft-eligible former UW soccer gamers participating within the showcase. An enormous host of NFL scouts, front-office members and coaches representing basically each franchise within the league watched as Penix ran an unofficial 40-yard sprint someplace between 4.56-4.59 seconds, based on ESPN’s Discipline Yates.
“I simply all the time wish to show myself proper,” Penix mentioned. “And the competitor in me, I’m going to point out it. I’m going to showcase it.
“I’m going to jot down my very own narrative.”
Some notable attendees included New York Giants coach Brian Daboll and basic supervisor Joe Schoen, who spent a lot of time chatting with former Washington receiver and projected top-10 decide Rome Odunze; basic supervisor John Schneider and assistant basic supervisor Nolan Teasley, on the head of a big Seahawks delegation; and a bunch of scouts from 30 of the 32 NFL groups, based on a tweet from senior bowl govt director Jim Nagy.
Moreover, a number of present members of the Washington soccer group have been current, together with new coach Jedd Fisch. They watched on as Penix backed up his sturdy outing on the NFL mix with one other stable efficiency.
The Tampa, Fla., native began his professional day with a 36.5-inch vertical leap. Penix mentioned he fell in need of his 38-inch purpose, however his efficiency was adequate to rank first amongst quarterbacks who participated within the drill throughout the mix.
Former Tulane quarterback Michael Pratt led all quarterbacks by leaping 36 inches in Indianapolis, simply forward of Tennessee’s Joe Milton III (35 inches) and South Carolina’s Spencer Rattler (32 inches).
Penix moved on to the 40-yard sprint subsequent, operating the drill as soon as. He’s the one one out of the projected top-six quarterbacks within the class — Penix, USC’s Caleb Williams, North Carolina’s Drake Maye, LSU’s Jayden Daniels, Michigan’s J.J. McCarthy and Oregon’s Bo Nix — to run the drill.
His unofficial time from professional day put Penix near BYU’s Kedon Slovis, who ran a 4.55-second 40-yard sprint to guide all quarterbacks on the mix. For comparability, former Washington linebacker Edefuan Ulofoshio ran a 4.56, security Dominique Hampton registered a 4.51 and large receiver Ja’Lynn Polk got here in at 4.52 on the mix. Penix mentioned he wished to be sooner.
“I’m a 4.4 man, in my view,” Penix mentioned. “Some individuals had 4.46, some individuals had 4.5. It’s unofficial, so I’m good. I simply confirmed I can run, so I really feel good.”
The 6-foot-3, 213-pound sign caller completed the day with some throwing drills. Vast receivers Jalen McMillan, Polk and present UW wideout Giles Jackson, tight ends Devin Culp and Jack Westover and operating again Dillon Johnson made up his receiving corps.
Penix began with brief passes earlier than transferring onto deep photographs. He mentioned he felt like he missed solely three throws out of the 60 he tried. Penix, who additionally threw on the mix, mentioned he needs to throw in entrance of as many individuals in-person as attainable, including that sport tape doesn’t all the time do him justice.
Together with his professional day full, Penix mentioned he’ll start assembly with groups subsequent week within the lead-up to the NFL draft on April 25. He particularly talked about talking to the Atlanta Falcons, Las Vegas Raiders, Denver Broncos, Pittsburgh Steelers and the Giants. The 2023 Maxwell Award winner additionally added he’s heard “a bit bit” from new Seahawks offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb, who held the identical place at UW throughout the previous two seasons.
“He texted me and instructed me he gained’t make it right here ’trigger he’s in Hawaii, so I used to be like, ‘That’s loopy,’” Penix mentioned, jokingly.
Penix wasn’t the one former Husky to participate in professional day. Defensive lineman Bralen Trice ran drills after he was restricted by sickness throughout the mix, together with defensive deal with Tuli Letuligasenoa and edge rusher Sekai Asoau-Afoa. Defensive deal with Ulumoo Ale additionally participated within the 40-yard sprint however tweaked his hamstring on his first run and sat out the remainder of the occasion.
Westover, who additionally missed out on the mix as he recovered from thumb surgical procedure, was a restricted participant in professional day, catching passes and doing the shuttle drill with Culp. Ulofoshio, fellow linebacker Ralen Goforth and Hampton additionally took half, together with offensive tackles Troy Fautanu and Roger Rosengarten.
Others got here to help their teammates. Edge rusher Zion Tupuola-Fetui didn’t do any drills however introduced his canine Layla, whereas Odunze additionally appeared however didn’t take part. A number of gamers mentioned it was nice to be again with their former teammates after everybody scattered to coach following the nationwide championship. Penix mentioned his two-year tenure on Montlake felt brief, and moments like professional day make him appreciative of the individuals who helped him resurrect his profession.
“Coming right here, I didn’t know what to anticipate,” he mentioned. “I simply anticipated to discover a technique to win soccer video games and get again to having enjoyable, and I used to be in a position to try this. I’m tremendous blessed about that, and that’s what’s been maintaining me going. Simply having folks that help me by means of the entire journey, all through the entire course of it doesn’t matter what.”
Michael Penix Jr. isn’t attempting to show anybody else unsuitable.
That’s how the Heisman runner-up and former Washington quarterback discovered himself getting ready to run the 40-yard sprint sporting white tights, orange cleats, a gold chain, a black durag and no shirt on the sector on the Dempsey Indoor Middle.
“I simply wished to point out that I’m athletic,” he mentioned. “I can do it with my legs if I’ve to.”
Penix ran, jumped and threw Thursday throughout Washington’s professional day, the place he was one among a number of draft-eligible former UW soccer gamers participating within the showcase. An enormous host of NFL scouts, front-office members and coaches representing basically each franchise within the league watched as Penix ran an unofficial 40-yard sprint someplace between 4.56-4.59 seconds, based on ESPN’s Discipline Yates.
“I simply all the time wish to show myself proper,” Penix mentioned. “And the competitor in me, I’m going to point out it. I’m going to showcase it.
“I’m going to jot down my very own narrative.”
Some notable attendees included New York Giants coach Brian Daboll and basic supervisor Joe Schoen, who spent a lot of time chatting with former Washington receiver and projected top-10 decide Rome Odunze; basic supervisor John Schneider and assistant basic supervisor Nolan Teasley, on the head of a big Seahawks delegation; and a bunch of scouts from 30 of the 32 NFL groups, based on a tweet from senior bowl govt director Jim Nagy.
Moreover, a number of present members of the Washington soccer group have been current, together with new coach Jedd Fisch. They watched on as Penix backed up his sturdy outing on the NFL mix with one other stable efficiency.
The Tampa, Fla., native began his professional day with a 36.5-inch vertical leap. Penix mentioned he fell in need of his 38-inch purpose, however his efficiency was adequate to rank first amongst quarterbacks who participated within the drill throughout the mix.
Former Tulane quarterback Michael Pratt led all quarterbacks by leaping 36 inches in Indianapolis, simply forward of Tennessee’s Joe Milton III (35 inches) and South Carolina’s Spencer Rattler (32 inches).
Penix moved on to the 40-yard sprint subsequent, operating the drill as soon as. He’s the one one out of the projected top-six quarterbacks within the class — Penix, USC’s Caleb Williams, North Carolina’s Drake Maye, LSU’s Jayden Daniels, Michigan’s J.J. McCarthy and Oregon’s Bo Nix — to run the drill.
His unofficial time from professional day put Penix near BYU’s Kedon Slovis, who ran a 4.55-second 40-yard sprint to guide all quarterbacks on the mix. For comparability, former Washington linebacker Edefuan Ulofoshio ran a 4.56, security Dominique Hampton registered a 4.51 and large receiver Ja’Lynn Polk got here in at 4.52 on the mix. Penix mentioned he wished to be sooner.
“I’m a 4.4 man, in my view,” Penix mentioned. “Some individuals had 4.46, some individuals had 4.5. It’s unofficial, so I’m good. I simply confirmed I can run, so I really feel good.”
The 6-foot-3, 213-pound sign caller completed the day with some throwing drills. Vast receivers Jalen McMillan, Polk and present UW wideout Giles Jackson, tight ends Devin Culp and Jack Westover and operating again Dillon Johnson made up his receiving corps.
Penix began with brief passes earlier than transferring onto deep photographs. He mentioned he felt like he missed solely three throws out of the 60 he tried. Penix, who additionally threw on the mix, mentioned he needs to throw in entrance of as many individuals in-person as attainable, including that sport tape doesn’t all the time do him justice.
Together with his professional day full, Penix mentioned he’ll start assembly with groups subsequent week within the lead-up to the NFL draft on April 25. He particularly talked about talking to the Atlanta Falcons, Las Vegas Raiders, Denver Broncos, Pittsburgh Steelers and the Giants. The 2023 Maxwell Award winner additionally added he’s heard “a bit bit” from new Seahawks offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb, who held the identical place at UW throughout the previous two seasons.
“He texted me and instructed me he gained’t make it right here ’trigger he’s in Hawaii, so I used to be like, ‘That’s loopy,’” Penix mentioned, jokingly.
Penix wasn’t the one former Husky to participate in professional day. Defensive lineman Bralen Trice ran drills after he was restricted by sickness throughout the mix, together with defensive deal with Tuli Letuligasenoa and edge rusher Sekai Asoau-Afoa. Defensive deal with Ulumoo Ale additionally participated within the 40-yard sprint however tweaked his hamstring on his first run and sat out the remainder of the occasion.
Westover, who additionally missed out on the mix as he recovered from thumb surgical procedure, was a restricted participant in professional day, catching passes and doing the shuttle drill with Culp. Ulofoshio, fellow linebacker Ralen Goforth and Hampton additionally took half, together with offensive tackles Troy Fautanu and Roger Rosengarten.
Others got here to help their teammates. Edge rusher Zion Tupuola-Fetui didn’t do any drills however introduced his canine Layla, whereas Odunze additionally appeared however didn’t take part. A number of gamers mentioned it was nice to be again with their former teammates after everybody scattered to coach following the nationwide championship. Penix mentioned his two-year tenure on Montlake felt brief, and moments like professional day make him appreciative of the individuals who helped him resurrect his profession.
“Coming right here, I didn’t know what to anticipate,” he mentioned. “I simply anticipated to discover a technique to win soccer video games and get again to having enjoyable, and I used to be in a position to try this. I’m tremendous blessed about that, and that’s what’s been maintaining me going. Simply having folks that help me by means of the entire journey, all through the entire course of it doesn’t matter what.”