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Warren Moon is doling out some severely excessive reward on Michael Penix Jr. … telling TMZ Sports activities the Washington quarterback straight up “throws as pretty a ball as mine!”
The previous Huskies signal-caller did not cease the compliments there, nevertheless … telling us he believes the present UDub QB1 may find yourself being the No. 2-ranked quarterback behind Caleb Williams when the 2024 NFL Draft formally rolls round in April.
“I watch him throw,” Moon mentioned, “and I’ve watched a lot of quarterbacks throw the football — and this guy throws as pretty a ball as mine.”
“I think once he goes through the scouting process,” the Corridor of Famer added, “and goes through the combine and people watch him throw and they watch him throw in his Pro Day coming up, I think he’s going to really dazzle people with his arm talent.”
Moon says that whereas Penix Jr. put all of that on show in opposition to Texas within the Sugar Bowl — he actually expects the school soccer world to take observe when the Huskies kick off in opposition to Michigan for the nationwide championship later Monday night time.
Moon defined … he believes that attributable to UDub’s location in addition to the Pac-12’s TV deal, not many are conscious of what the quarterback is absolutely able to.
“He’s had a tremendous two years at the University of Washington,” Moon mentioned.
Kickoff for the natty is slated for 4:30 PM … and it is clear Moon believes his alma mater will stroll away from all of it with one other trophy for its case in Seattle.
“You gain your respect by doing the work on the field,” Moon mentioned. “I think the Huskies will do that Monday night.”
