Denver Broncos to have a top 30 visit with quarterback Michael Penix ahead of 2024 NFL Draft

Penix is A to Z Sports' 36th-overall prospect and the sixth-best prospect at the quarterback position on our big board. Here are some of his strengths and weaknesses:

STRENGTHS

• 94th percentile hand size
• Strong arm, aggressive pushing the ball downfield
• Throws with enough velocity to hit deep posts between 2-high
• Had the best game of his career in the CFB Semifinal vs. Texas
• Throws away from the coverage on back-shoulder fades
• Showed flashes of elite ball placement
• Flashed the ability to avoid pressure, maneuver the pocket, & reset his launch point
• 6.5% pressure-to-sack rate for his career
• Above average speed & acceleration

WEAKNESSES

• 6th-year Senior with a brutal injury history. Four consecutive season-ending injuries
• Limited arm elasticity. Struggles to make off-platform throws in the face of pressure
• Needs to throw with better touch over the middle of the field
• Low release point results in some batted passes
• Inconsistent deep accuracy. Missed high on a lot of throws & left big plays on the field
• Drifts backward in the pocket & creates easy angles for edge rushers
• Doesn't extend plays or create much outside of the pocket
• Rarely asked to make full-field reads or target the middle
• Production was inflated by jump-balls & 1-read sideline shots
• Locks onto his 1st read & doesn't see dropping zone coverage defenders

Penix may not be like Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, or even Drake May, but he does have the potential to be a great player. The Broncos need to take a shot on whoever they can at pick No. 12. If the top three guys aren't available, Penix may be the guy we see in the new Broncos uniforms.