Michael Penix Jr announces decision to return to Washington for 2023
Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr will return for the 2023 season, he announced Sunday via Twitter. A former three-star recruit in the 2018 class, this will mark the sixth season for Penix, who began his college career at Indiana.
Penix announced his decision with a video message, which can be viewed below.
Penix had a breakout season this year, leading the FBS with 4,354 yards passing in addition to 29 touchdowns and seven interceptions. His yardage total was more than he accumulated in the past four seasons combined at Indiana. The Huskies finished the regular season with a 10-2 record and earned a trip to the Alamo Bowl.
As Michael Penix returns for the 2023 season, he will hope to build his case even more and climb up draft boards for the 2024 NFL Draft.
More on the 2023 NFL Draft
The 2023 NFL Draft is set to take place from Thursday, April 27 through Saturday, April 29 in Kansas City, Missouri. The event will be held at the plaza just outside of Union Station.
Round 1 of the NFL Draft is set to begin at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, Apr. 27. Rounds 2-3 will begin at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, Apr. 28, and Rounds 4-7 will begin at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, Apr. 29. The draft will be broadcasted throughout the weekend on both ESPN and NFL Network.
To be eligible for the NFL Draft, players must be at least three years removed from their final year of high school while having used up their collegiate eligibility. Underclassmen are able to request league approval to become eligible for the draft, as are players who have graduated prior to using up all of their collegiate eligibility. 100 underclassmen were approved for last year’s draft. 73 of those 100 underclassmen were granted special eligibility while 27 of them were underclassmen who had completed their college degrees.
The 2023 NFL scouting combine will take place from Feb. 28 through March 6 in Indianapolis.