Michael Penix Jr.’s Remarkable Story of Overcoming Heartbreak to Reach NFL Draft Prospect Status
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Tough times have molded Michael Penix Jr. into what he has become today. However, in his journey from being injured to making his way to becoming an NFL Draft prospect, there were multiple times that the former Washington Huskies quarterback broke down.
As traced down during the YouTube podcast SheGotSports, the quarterback took refuge in God and prayers, made his way back recovering from injury, and is now all set to hit the gridiron. In this year’s NFL Draft, the quarterback is at No. 13 overall.
Penix Jr. has overcome tough times
Highlighting Penix Jr.’s harrowing journey in football, host Lauren Russell brought into focus how, in November 2020, in a matchup against Maryland, Penix Jr. tore the same ACL he tore 2 years ago. This left him to question the exhaustive rehab process and doubt his knee’s strength after the second repair. In 2021, he was the starter but failed to overcome the hurdles. As shared by the host, “Penix says he wasn’t in the best head space that season after dealing with so many serious injuries. He says there were times before games where he would just lay on his floor and cry, praying to God that he would protect him.”
However, he has gradually recovered from his injury and has got clearance during pre-draft medical exams. As sources confirmed, the quarterback’s twice-reconstructed right knee is structurally sound. According to ESPN’s analyst Matt Miller, the Las Vegas Raiders “really do like” the quarterback
