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Indiana Football: Three Hoosiers with NFL draft potential

By Ryan Sullivan

WEST LAFAYETTE, IN - NOVEMBER 30: Whop Philyor #1 of the Indiana Hoosiers runs the ball during the game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium on November 30, 2019 in West Lafayette, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
WEST LAFAYETTE, IN - NOVEMBER 30: Whop Philyor #1 of the Indiana Hoosiers runs the ball during the game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium on November 30, 2019 in West Lafayette, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /
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EAST LANSING, MI – SEPTEMBER 28: Michael Penix Jr. #9 of the Indiana Hoosiers runs with the ball in the first quarter against the Michigan State Spartans at Spartan Stadium on September 28, 2019 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
EAST LANSING, MI – SEPTEMBER 28: Michael Penix Jr. #9 of the Indiana Hoosiers runs with the ball in the first quarter against the Michigan State Spartans at Spartan Stadium on September 28, 2019 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

Michael Penix Jr

Michael Penix Jr. is easily the most talented quarterback Indiana has had in years. The 6’3″ playmaker put up great numbers in his limited time  (six games) at quarterback this season. He threw for 10 touchdowns while tossing just four interceptions. He also threw for 1400 yards at a 68% completion percentage. He’s got a great arm and is accurate on deep balls, which NFL scouts love to see. He’s also a great athlete which is becoming more and more valued at the next level with guys like Deshaun Watson, Patrick Mahomes, and Lamar Jackson having great success by capitalizing on their athleticism.

If Penix can stay healthy and continue to improve, he could be drafted highly in the next two seasons. He’s got all the physical tools to carve out a nice career in the NFL. Philyor may be him to it, but Penix could be the one that breaks the first round drought for the Hoosiers.

The quarterback has always been important in the NFL, but it seems like it is more at a premium now and they are being drafted earlier than ever. If Penix can continue to develop he should not only be drafted in the NFL but also in the early rounds.

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