Vikings Eyeing Dark Horse QB Prospect Compared to Patrick Mahomes

The Minnesota Vikings are taking an extra look at Washington quarterback prospect Michael Penix Jr. after his impressive pro day last week.

“Things are heating up for Washington QB Michael Penix Jr: Sources say he had dinner with the #Giants in Seattle after his Pro Day, followed by a private workout with the #Vikings in Seattle,” Bleacher Report insider Jordan Schultz reported on April 1.

While Penix’s arm talent as a pocket passer is well-documented and scouted, the 23-year-old stunned the draft world with an impressive sub-4.6-second time in the 40-yard dash.

The biggest questions surrounding Penix’s draft status have been his age, health and athleticism, the latter of which he addressed at his pro day.

Penix is considered a fringe first-round prospect but is a dark horse to be selected in the middle of the first round, garnering a recent statistical comparison to Patrick Mahomes.

On April 1, ESPN’s Bill Connelly revealed data on the unique traits of the top six quarterback prospects this year and offered their most fitting pro comparisons based on those traits.