The New England Patriots hold the third overall pick and have brought quarterback Jacoby Brissett on board with a one-year, $8 million contract, though he’s not viewed as the permanent solution.
While there are promising quarterback prospects available in the early stages of the draft, it seems that New England isn’t targeting a particular one.
According to Alex Barth of 985TheSportsHub, key figures within the Patriots organization won’t be present at Michael Penix’s Pro Day. Penix is notably the sole quarterback whom the Patriots didn’t engage with during the NFL Scouting Combine.
Michael Penix is the only top QB whose pro day the Patriots' main decision-makers won't be attending (it's the same day as UNC). He's also the only top quarterback who said at the Combine he hadn't met with the Patriots. https://t.co/cjqqbVIG40
— Alex Barth (@RealAlexBarth) March 20, 2024
Patriots News: New England Won’t Attend Michael Penix’s Pro Day
In this draft class, top quarterback prospects include Caleb Williams, Drake Maye, Jayden Daniels, and J.J. McCarthy. It appears that the New England Patriots favor these prospects over Michael Penix Jr.
Penix Jr., hailing from Washington, possesses a strong arm and precise accuracy across all passing ranges. He demonstrates adeptness in swiftly progressing through his reads. In his recent two seasons, Penix Jr. amassed impressive stats, throwing for 9,544 yards, with 67 passing touchdowns and 19 interceptions.
Despite his considerable talent, Penix Jr. endured multiple setbacks due to injuries during his time at the University of Indiana from 2018 to 2021, including two torn ACLs and two shoulder injuries. This injury history might be a factor contributing to the Patriots’ lack of enthusiasm for him.
With the third overall pick, the Patriots have numerous options to consider. According to odds from FanDuel Sportsbook, Drake Maye is currently the frontrunner at -150 to be the Patriots’ selection. To take advantage of these odds, interested parties can visit FanDuel Sportsbook and claim their sign-up bonus.
