Scouts seem to be torn when it comes to the draft projection of Washington star quarterback Michael Penix Jr., but it sounds like some believe that he's among the top signal-callers in the 2024 class.
In his latest mock draft, The Athletic's Ben Standig predicted that the Las Vegas Raiders would trade back into the first round to select Penix with the 29th pick. Standig explained his projection by noting how some around the NFL have been impressed with Penix's skills, though he noted that he still has some detractors.
"From the polish in the pocket, striking on deep throws and deftly evading sacks, two league sources rank the southpaw among the top three quarterback prospects," Standig stated.