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Penix was born in Cookeville, Tennessee, but later moved and was raised in Dade City, Florida. [1] Penix attended Tampa Bay Technical High School and started at quarterback for the Titans for two seasons, passing for 4,243 yards with 61 touchdowns and only six interceptions. [2] He committed to Indiana University to play college football. [3]
Former Hoosier quarterback Michael Penix Jr. has thrown for 858 yards and eight touchdowns in his first two games for Washington this season, his sixth in college football.
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. heads off the field after an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) is tackled by New York Giants linebacker Darius Muasau (53) in the first half of an NFL football game against the in Atlanta, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024.
Dec 22, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) celebrates after a victory over the New York Giants at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. ... Penix playing important ...
Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. won the Maxwell Award and was one of four finalists for the Heisman Trophy, awarded to the most outstanding player in college football in a given year. He finished runner-up to LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels and ahead of Oregon quarterback Bo Nix and Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. [ 38 ]
The most successful have been Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees Steve Young and Ken Stabler, 1988 Most Valuable Player Boomer Esiason, and Pro Bowl selections Frankie Albert, Mark Brunell, and Michael Vick. Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. are currently the NFL's only left-handed quarterbacks.
ATLANTA — Michael Penix Jr. has arrived as Atlanta's starting quarterback a little earlier than expected, but it’s tough to argue with the results: a 34-7 win on Sunday over the New York ...