The Seattle Seahawks recently gave commitment to Geno Smith he would be on the roster for 2024, but that does not negate them from making other moves at the quarterback position. The 2024 NFL draft is filled with plenty of intriguing prospects, but there is certainly one the Seattle faithful obviously have their eyes set on: Michael Penix Jr. from the University of Washington.
Penix had an electric year for UW in 2023. The Huskies had one of the best seasons in school history going 14-1 before being blown out 34-13 in the National Championship to Michigan. However, despite Penix’s dominant campaign, the Seahawks have not yet met with the Husky.
Michael Penix has not talked to Seahawks at combine. pic.twitter.com/DJ7n8iS8ir
— Bob Condotta (@bcondotta) March 1, 2024
Granted, the annual Scouting Combine is still underway and will be as such until Sunday. But it is a tad curious the Seahawks have not met with one of the better prospects in the draft at the most important position in football, especially considering he (figuratively) played in their backyard.
Perhaps John Schneider and Mike Macdonald have other interests in the draft. Penix is an older prospect, as he will turn 24 in May, and he has had two ACL injuries. Or perhaps they simply have not yet met with this young man.
Get ready for endless pre-draft speculation. It is only just the beginning.
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