Quarterback J.J. McCarthy had a stellar career at Michigan and his chances of having success in the NFL appear to be high as well.
McCarthy had a 27-1 record as a starter, a career completion percentage of 68 with 6,226 yards passing, 49 passing touchdowns, 11 interceptions along with 632 rushing yards and 10 rushing scores.
McCarthy’s draft stock is on the rise after a great showing at the NFL Scouting Combine on Saturday. At this point it’s not a question of if McCarthy will be a first-round selection or even a top-10 selection — the question is he a top-six pick? The answer is yes.
The Basics
Height: 6’ 2 1/2”
Weight: 219
Age: 21
3-Cone Drill: 6.82 seconds
20-Yd Shuttle: 4.23 seconds
McCarthy’s strengths
A great leader with a positive attitude. Anyone who has met McCarthy or has been around him any length of time realizes he’s a rare breed of human. He has a naturally infectious energy, but not only that, he’s a gamer who loves football and will do whatever it takes to win.
Top-tier arm talent. McCarthy may have not been asked to push the ball down the field in abundance at Michigan, but he can sling it deep and throw to any quadrant of the field with power or touch.
A winner through and through. McCarthy was 36-2 in high school as a starter and won a national championship with IMG Academy in 2020. Then he went 27-1 at Michigan as a starter and won a national championship in 2023.
Tougher, taller, stronger than perceived. McCarthy continues to add muscle to his frame and looked as strong as any quarterback at the combine.
McCarthy has great speed for a QB. McCarthy’s 3-Cone Drill time of 6.82 was tied for sixth-best at the combine and the best time for a QB.
McCarthy is known to watch a lot of film and his football IQ increased every season he was at Michigan. During the 2023 campaign, McCarthy was trusted to call protections and check in and out of plays at the line depending on what he saw from the defense.
