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Michael Penix Jr.

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Drafted 8th overall in the 1st round of the 2024 draft, Michael Penix Jr. arrived from Washington; Indiana. Now with ATL, he's in his 3rd NFL season. His 52.8 ScoutIndex Rating last season ranked in the 67th percentile among QBs — solidly above average. Few match his ball security, which grades in the 84th percentile. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 3,701 passing yards and 18 touchdowns.

Size

6'3", 220#

College

Washington; Indiana

Draft

Rd 1, 8th overall (2024)

Seasons

2024–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
55.5

66th percentile among QBs

4 games · 119 dropbacks

Volume×0.1-0.00
Total EPA×0.24+0.31
Conversion×0.08+0.40
Dropback EPA×0.34+0.39
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12-0.42
Ball security×0.12+0.92

Week 1 projection · @ PIT

Methodology
Pass yds253.0 (116.8–389.1)51% 250.5+
Pass yds253.0 (116.8–389.1)51% 250.5+
Pass yds253.0 (116.8–389.1)51% 250.5+
Pass yds253.0 (116.8–389.1)51% 250.5+
Pass yds253.0 (116.8–389.1)51% 250.5+
Pass yds253.0 (116.8–389.1)51% 250.5+
Pass TD1.4 (0–3)39% 1.5+
Pass TD1.4 (0–3)39% 1.5+
Pass TD1.4 (0–3)39% 1.5+
Pass TD1.4 (0–3)39% 1.5+
Pass TD1.4 (0–3)39% 1.5+
Pass TD1.4 (0–3)39% 1.5+
INT0.5 (0–1)38% 0.5+
INT0.5 (0–1)38% 0.5+
INT0.5 (0–1)38% 0.5+
INT0.5 (0–1)38% 0.5+
INT0.5 (0–1)38% 0.5+
INT0.5 (0–1)38% 0.5+
Rush yds20.5 (2.6–38.5)50% 20.5+
Rush yds20.5 (2.6–38.5)50% 20.5+
Rush yds20.5 (2.6–38.5)50% 20.5+
Rush yds20.5 (2.6–38.5)50% 20.5+
Rush yds20.5 (2.6–38.5)50% 20.5+
Rush yds20.5 (2.6–38.5)50% 20.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2026 attribute card

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AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among QBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine QBs (faster = higher).

Size57▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the QB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Passing

Arm Strength30▶

Average depth of target on all attempts (air yards ÷ attempts) — a proxy for arm strength; true velocity needs radar-tracked data.

Accuracy30▶

Completion % over expected (CPOE), attempt-weighted across the season.

Ball Security84▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance29▶

Sacks ÷ dropback (fewer is better) — pocket movement and quick decisions, as far as box-score data can show it.

Mobility30▶

Rushing EPA plus rushing yardage per game, from scrambles and designed runs.

Impact

Efficiency68▶

(Passing EPA + rushing EPA) ÷ dropback — the Rating's largest component.

Volume52▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion70▶

(Passing first downs + ½ passing TD) ÷ dropback.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026ATL55.5494465
2025ATL52.8919829701
2024ATL49.757753111

Career profile

Across 3 NFL seasons on file, Michael Penix Jr. has played in 18 regular-season games, all with ATL.

As a passer he has thrown for 3,701 yards and 18 touchdowns with 7 interceptions. He has rushed for 86 yards and 2 touchdowns. His most productive passing season was 2025 with ATL: 1,982 yards and 9 touchdowns in 9 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2025: a 52.8, in the 67th percentile among QBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2026 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINT
Home2
465
233/g
4
0
Away2
479
240/g
2
1
In division1
223
223/g
1
0
Out of division3
721
240/g
5
1
In wins2
479
240/g
2
1
In losses2
465
233/g
4
0
On grass1
256
256/g
1
1
On turf3
688
229/g
5
0
Indoors2
448
224/g
4
0
Outdoors2
496
248/g
2
1

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 3GB256 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · -2 rush yds, 0 TD59.6
Week 4NO223 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · -2 rush yds, 0 TD62.8
Week 5BAL240 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 8 rush yds, 0 TD55.2
Week 6CHI225 pass yds, 3 TD, 0 INT · 1 rush yds, 0 TD36

Michael Penix Jr. — common questions

What position does Michael Penix Jr. play?
Michael Penix Jr. is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Michael Penix Jr. played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Michael Penix Jr. has played for ATL (2024–2026).
Where did Michael Penix Jr. go to college?
Michael Penix Jr. played college football at Washington; Indiana.
When was Michael Penix Jr. drafted?
Michael Penix Jr. was selected in round 1, 8th overall, of the 2024 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Michael Penix Jr. scored?
Michael Penix Jr. has 20 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (18 passing, 2 rushing).
What is Michael Penix Jr.'s ScoutIndex Rating?
Michael Penix Jr. rated 55.5 for 2026, the 66th percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Drafted in round 1, 2024