The University of Washington Huskies achieved a historic milestone in the 2024 NFL Draft, with Michael Penix Jr. and Rome Odunze both being selected in the top ten, marking the first time since 1941 that two Huskies were picked so early in the same draft. Penix was drafted 8th overall by the Atlanta Falcons, and Odunze went 9th to the Chicago Bears. Troy Fautanu was also selected in the first round, going 20th to the Pittsburgh Steelers. In total, Washington had a record-tying 10 players selected, including three in the first round, and surpassed their draft totals from the previous three years combined. Notably, this draft saw the Huskies have four players picked in the top 37 and seven in the first three rounds, both firsts for the program. Bralen Trice was also notable, going 74th overall to the Falcons.
The draft is over. Washington tied a school record with 10 players selected, including: - 3 first-rounders for the second time ever - 4 in the top-37 for the first time - 7 in the first three rounds for the first time - 9 in the first five rounds for the first time
UW finishes the NFL draft with 10 picks, tying the program record for the 7-round draft era Penix (1/8/ATL) Odunze (1/9/CHI) Fautanu (1/20/PIT) Polk (2/37/NE) Rosengarten (2/62/BAL) Trice (3/74/ATL) McMillan (3/ 92/TB) Ulofoshio (5/160/BUF) Hampton (5/161/WAS) Culp (7/246/TB)
Washington is up to 9 players selected, surpassing the amount it had over the previous 3 drafts combined (had 0 in 2023).
Washington Huskies picked so far in the NFL Draft: 👀 8. Michael Penix Jr (Falcons) 9. Rome Odunze (Bears) 20. Troy Fautanu (Steelers) 37. Ja’Lynn Polk (Patriots) 62. Roger Rosengarten (Ravens) 74. Bralen Trice (Falcons) 92. Jalen McMillan (Bucs)
Washington's air attack was different 🔥 • Michael Penix No. 8 to the Falcons • WR Rome Odunze No. 9 to the Bears • OT Troy Fautanu No 20 to the Steelers • WR Ja'Lynn Polk No. 37 to the Pats • OT Roger Rosengarten No. 62 to the Ravens • WR Jalen McMillan No. 92 to the Bucs https://t.co/Mu79XlsAaC
Washington's air attack was different 🔥 • Michael Penix No. 8 to the Falcons • WR Rome Odunze No. 9 to the Bears • OT Troy Fautanu No 20 to the Steelers • WR Ja'Lynn Polk No. 37 to the Pats • OT Roger Rosengarten No. 62 to the Ravens • WR Jalen McMillanNo. 92 to the Bucs https://t.co/kXOt9RvggH
Washington offense ... • QB Michael Penix, 8th overall, Falcons. • WR Rome Odunze, 9th overall, Bears. • OT Troy Fautanu, 20th overall, Steelers. • WR Ja'Lynn Polk, 37th overall, Pats. • OT Roger Rosengarten, 62nd overall, Ravens. • WR Jalen McMillan, 92nd overall, Bucs.
2023 Washington Huskies pass attack: 1st rd - QB Michael Penix (ATL) 1st rd - WR Rome Odunze (CHI) 2nd rd - WR Ja'Lynn Polk (NE) 3rd rd - WR Jalen McMillan (TB)
Washington offense. • QB Michael Penix, 8th overall, Falcons. • WR Rome Odunze, 9th overall, Bears. • OT Troy Fautanu, 20th overall, Steelers. • WR Ja'Lynn Polk, 37th overall, Pats. • OT Roger Rosengarten, 62nd overall, Commanders. • WR Jalen McMillan, 92nd overall, Bucs.
Washington started with their most draft capital in the last 25 years here's what they've done with it so far: Rd 1: QB Jayden Daniels Rd 2: DT Jer'Zhan Newton Rd 2: CB Mike Sainristil Rd 2: TE Ben Sinnott and they still have 5 picks to go https://t.co/ZKxO8tH9Yk
Michael Penix Jr. and Rome Odunze became the first pair of Huskies to be selected in the top 10 of the same NFL draft since 1941 on Thursday night. https://t.co/8daedYisOz
Washington Huskies Michael Penix Jr, Rome Odunze selected in top ten of NFL Draft https://t.co/1ezXESf0GT