With pre-draft visits in full swing, Michael Penix Jr. is one of several quarterbacks set to take a number of ‘top 30’ visits with interested teams. Details on his immediate future have emerged in the wake of his Pro Day. 
Penix is set to meet with the Giants, Falcons, Raiders, Broncos and Steelers, per ESPN’s Brady Henderson. New York, Las Vegas and Denver have been among the teams most closely connected with selecting a passer during next month’s draft. The inclusion of Atlanta and Pittsburgh on that list is certainly noteworthy, however.
The Falcons made perhaps the most impactful move of free agency by signing Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180MM deal. That move sets the team up with a proven quarterback relative to its other post-Matt Ryan options (albeit one which is aging and coming off an Achilles tear). A long-term investment in a developmental passer would be reasonable, but such a move would likely come after the Falcons’ top pick.
Atlanta is set to select eighth overall, and edge rush remains a notable roster hole at the moment. For that reason, many mocks have linked the team to Alabama’s Dallas Turner, largely regarded as the top member of the 2024 pass rush class. The Falcons’ next selection is No. 43; Penix could very well be off the board by that point, leaving them in search of another Day 2 or 3 QB option.
The Steelers have completely re-built their quarterback room, signing Russell Wilson and trading for Justin Fields. The former is set to operate as the starter for 2024, but the latter profiles as the passer with a higher upside over the long term given his age. Both Wilson and Fields are only on the books for one season (provided Fields’ fifth-year option is declined this spring), though the team is believed to have interest in retaining each of them beyond 2024.
Pittsburgh owns the No. 20 pick, which could fall within the early portion of Penix’s range (depending in large part, of course, on where the QBs rated above him are selected). Adding the 2023 Heisman runner-up would give the Steelers an intriguing third option on the depth chart but it would likely prove to be redundant in at least the short term with Wilson and Fields in the fold.
Penix profiles as a wild card in the 2024 quarterback class, having enjoyed a successful stint with Washington which was punctuated by a trip to the national title game. Concerns over his age and lengthy injury history – including two ACL tears – will hurt his draft stock compared to the passers slated to be selected in the top five, but the strong athletic performance he delivered at his Pro Day could certainly help in that regard. Ultimately, Penix’s visits will be a strong determining factor in his eventual landing spots, and several teams will remain worth monitoring as potential destinations.
No Vikings visit ??
Forecasters have made mocks with the Vikings taking him at #11 –
If they stay put.
They’re 100% moving up with the cardinals or chargers just depends on if the cardinals are taking MHJ or willing to trade.
MIN obtained a second 1st for a reason, they must be moving up.
Most mocks I have seen have Penix going to LV in the 2nd Round. Others have said he could go to SEA or possibly LAR in the 1st Round.
There is a chance NYG grab Penix early in the 2nd Round if they end up drafting Nabers in the 1st.
This guy is overrated
I respectfully disagree. I watched a few washing games this past season and IMO he’s a top 3 QB in this class and worthy of the first round. I know many will disagree but just watch a highlight video of this kid and you’ll see what I mean.
I respectfully agree with you. Only concern is his injury history but not his career at Washington
Lol how is he overrated? He killed it the last 2 season in Washington and never lost a home game
Vikings are trading up into at minimum top 5. They likely will take McCarthy,.Maye or Daniels whichever doesn’t go in top 3 picks..
I was hoping the Bucs could get him but if he continues to shine he might go out of their range. If he was in 2nd round I would like Bucs to trade back.
I don’t think all 6 QBs are going in the 1st though, the media loves to talk up only QBs. That way they can act surprised during the show when one falls.
He will easily be a 1st round pick.
The broncos should trade back draft both Bo Nix and Michael Penix Jr and the let battle it out for the starting spot