Warren Moon is doling out some critically excessive reward on Michael Penix Jr. … telling TMZ Sports activities the Washington quarterback straight up “throws as fairly a ball as mine!”

The previous Huskies signal-caller did not cease the compliments there, nonetheless … telling us he believes the present UDub QB1 may find yourself being the No. 2-ranked quarterback behind Caleb Williams when the 2024 NFL Draft formally rolls round in April.

“I watch him throw,” Moon stated, “and I’ve watched loads of quarterbacks throw the soccer — and this man throws as fairly a ball as mine.”

“I feel as soon as he goes via the scouting course of,” the Corridor of Famer added, “and goes via the mix and folks watch him throw and so they watch him throw in his Professional Day arising, I feel he will actually dazzle folks together with his arm expertise.”

Moon says that whereas Penix Jr. put all of that on show towards Texas within the Sugar Bowl — he actually expects the school soccer world to take observe when the Huskies kick off towards Michigan for the nationwide championship later Monday evening.

Moon defined … he believes that because of UDub’s location in addition to the Pac-12’s TV deal, not many are conscious of what the quarterback is absolutely able to.

“He is had an incredible two years on the College of Washington,” Moon stated.

Kickoff for the natty is slated for 4:30 PM … and it is clear Moon believes his alma mater will stroll away from all of it with one other trophy for its case in Seattle.

“You achieve your respect by doing the work on the sphere,” Moon stated. “I feel the Huskies will try this Monday evening.”