Why Michael Penix Jr. Would Be a Risky Pick for Vikings

John David Mercer-USA TODAY SportsIf the Minnesota Vikings stay put in late April at the 11th overall pick, Michael Penix Jr. may perhaps be the likeliest draft target.

Why Michael Penix Jr. Would Be a Risky Pick for Vikings

He’ll probably be gettable sans a trade and produced an impressive college resume.

Would Be a RiskyNear the end of the college football season, Penix Jr. dazzled in the Championship Semifinal and wholly flopped in the National Championship. Had Washington, his alma mater, won the chip, Penix Jr.’s stock could’ve climbed into the Top 10. No such luck.

Now, with his availability firmly in the Vikings’ grasp, the purple team’s fans should be familiar with Penix Jr.’s risk.…