Michael Penix Jr. is an American football quarterback who plays for the Atlanta Falcons in the NFL. Penix grew up in Dade City, Florida, where he attended Tampa Bay Technical High School. He excelled as a quarterback in his high school, throwing for over 4,200 yards and 61 touchdowns in two seasons. Penix began his collegiate football career at Indiana University, where he played from 2018 to 2021, and later transferred to the University of Washington in 2022.
He led the NCAA in passing yards and setting school records and quickly became one of the top quarterbacks in collegiate football. His standout performance earned him the prestigious Maxwell Award in 2023, and he guided Washington to the College Football Playoff National Championship. In the 2024 NFL Draft, Penix Jr. was selected eighth overall by the Atlanta Falcons.
Who is the girlfriend of Michael Penix Jr?
Michael Penix Jr. is dating Olivia Carter. She attended the University of Nevada, graduating in 2022 in Biochemistry, along with playing soccer for the Wolf Pack, according to Nevada Wolf Pack. Before committing to the University of Nevada, Olivia Carter went to Kent Meridian High School, where she was a multi-sport athlete excelling in basketball, soccer, and track, according to Football Network.
Olivia Carter Family
Olivia Carter is the daughter of Christopher and Regina Carter. According to her mother’s LinkedIn profile, Regina graduated from the University of Washington with a Bachelor’s in Humanities in 1994. Since then, she has been working as a teacher and got promoted to Principal of Madrona Elementary School in Seattle.
She has two brothers. According to her older brother’s LinkedIn profile, Quincy Carter graduated from Central Washington University in 2019. Since then, he has worked as Athletic Director in Skyline High School and Issaquah School District. As of August 2024, he is working as the Head Football Coach at Mount Rainier High School.
Her younger brother, Theo Carter, ran track at the Kent Meridian High School and committed to Sacramento State University. His Instagram username is @tdcarter_42.
How long has Michael Penix Jr and Olivia Carter been together?
According to Carter’s Instagram posts, the pair became official on Christmas 2023. However, the exact duration of their relationship is unknown.
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