J.J. McCarthy was a very skilled player throughout his time at Michigan, but he didn’t always receive the opportunity to demonstrate his abilities. In reality, Michigan was often content to run the ball and suffocate opponents on defense, leaving McCarthy with little to do. McCarthy has officially entered the NFL Draft and will have the opportunity to demonstrate his abilities to teams. And at least one team appears to have the former Michigan quarterback high on their draft list.
Destin Adams, who covers the Indianapolis Colts, said on X Wednesday that NFL teams are considerably higher on McCarthy than he expected. Adams claims he was told one team has McCarthy ranked as their No. 2 quarterback in the draft.
McCarthy is coming off a national championship-winning season with Michigan. But just because his team won the title doesn’t necessarily make him the best quarterback prospect. He is a legitimate dual-threat prospect, but most people don’t view him as anything close to a game-breaker.
Last season, McCarthy passed for over 300 yards in a game just once. Over Michigan’s final six games, McCarthy passed for more than 200 yards just once.
Though he lacks the gaudy statistics, some teams likely see a playmaker in McCarthy who can scramble, move around the pocket, and not make mistakes. At 6-foot-3 and 202 pounds, he’s also bigger than many people realize.
In addition to McCarthy, Caleb Williams, Drake Maye, Jayden Daniels, Michael Penix Jr. and Bo Nix are often mentioned as some of the top QB prospects in the 2024 draft. We’ll find out come April just how much a team likes McCarthy.
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