NFL scouts acquired a good take a look at 2023 Heisman finalist quarterback Michael Penix Jr. this week at Senior Bowl practices, a lot in order that the previous Washington quarterback has opted out of Saturday’s sport.
As Pro Football Talk notes, Penix Jr. is not alone in opting out, which may trigger main complications for the Senior Bowl.
Penix was scheduled to start out for the National group through the Reese’s Senior Bowl, however Oregon’s Bo Nix and Notre Dame’s Sam Hartman will break up reps as a substitute.
Other gamers opted out of observe on Thursday, making them unlikely to take part within the sport. Other National group members embody UCLA edge Laiatu Latu, Oregon State offensive linemen Taliese Fuaga and Jackson Powers-Johnson, Florida large receiver Ricky Pearsall and Toledo cornerback Quinyon Mitchell.
Florida State large receiver Johnny Wilson, who practiced with the American squad this week, additionally opted out of Thursday’s observe.
On Saturday morning, Reese’s Senior Bowl government director Jim Nagy introduced Florida State defensive lineman Braden Fiske was switching from the American to the National group “due to roster attrition.”
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