The mind behind the Big Ten QB of the Year: talking with Michigan's JJ McCarthy and his parents

JJ McCarthy calls Tom Brady a mentor, has over 250K followers on Instagram, and is the first Michigan player to win Big Ten QB of the year.
Through all that, he's a grounded kid. We talked with JJ and his parents about his roots and mindset at Michigan.

[@superfitz19]

JJ is the only athlete I've ever heard use the word 'humbling' correctly - love this kid!

[@jivepatrol6833]

After Brad's interview with his parents, one can easily see why JJ is such a fine young man and leader! Thanks to JJ and his parents for such a great season! Go Blue!

[@MW-ix1sn]

I came here to say the exact same thing! Kudos to mom and dad!!

[@joesph9748]

He’s a special person, even without the football side. His parents did well.

[@JoshuaJohnson-pq7hf]

Freaking love this kid! Thank you JJ and God bless you. Go Blue!

[@chezzehead]

Well you can see it with his parents and he has learned from them. Which is unheard of and the bonus part is he believes in God. The family first raised him to become spiritual into the beliefs he was raised from and leads him into meditation. That is why he is the person he has become today and I also believe his team has so much faith in him. Dont stop JJ keep doing what you doing . GO BLUE!!! 💛💙💛💙〽️〽️〽️ Good job Brad G. for the interview. 😊👍🏾

[@eclecticedna3989]

JJ - You, your family, and your girlfriend - America's Role Models. Congratulations and God continue to Bless you all. Oh, and Thank you Mom and Dad - wow, just wow.

[@TreyTruth619]

Remember when his dad smacked his girlfriends butt live ? Yeah that’s not being a role model 😂

[@kmfiz]

Great job with this one mom and dad!

[@MasonDaniels-ef6mf]

I love this kid he is going to win us a big 10 championships tonight can't wait

[@thomasgriffith2953]

Can't help but love JJ! On or off the field he's the man!!! 💙🫶💙💪🏈

[@sheneedsme]

Please come back JJ!

[@PonderingOne]

JJ represents his family well. Michigan is fortunate to have him in their university and leading their football team. Go Blue!! JJ, follow in Brady’s footsteps and Beat Bama!

[@tomrockhill8634]

The American Dream 😁 Good things happening for good people.

[@johnewing3295]

Just another dude on America's Team. Go Blue.

[@dwilton2609]

Love this young man and hope he and the team can go as far as possible! If they believe it, they can achieve it!!!

[@lakes26mi]

He’s a great leader! He’s gotta fine tune things for Bama!

[@mtredeker7294]

Oh my the interview is about JJ and how he succeeded to be the young man he is and you guys are checking out his mom and sis.

[@worldview730]

Bless him He looks like his mom

[@Chefdemas33]

Damm… JJs mom is smokin, and Sonia his sisters. Go blue!

[@hood_TheJoker]

enjoyed it all JJ.. have fun next year in the NFL.. no more he can prove at Michigan ✊🏿

[@mtredeker7294]

He is coming back to Mi

[@hood_TheJoker]

@@mtredeker7294 why??? go to the NFL with all your buddys... why stay

[@mtredeker7294]

@@hood_TheJoker he said in a video he was coming back next year a few days ago. Isn’t he a junior? That’s what I thought!

[@hood_TheJoker]

@@mtredeker7294 yes he is a Jr... but why risk another year.. when your entire offense and defense leaving.. makes no sense, He's already better than half the NFL QBs

[@mtredeker7294]

@@hood_TheJoker maybe he has prayed about this and the Lord is telling him to finish college! I take that back I just looked it up that is predictions he is coming back. But if he stays maybe he wants to have another year in Michigan and help the qb’s coming in! That would not surprise me seeing JJ’s heart!

[@cohenkreauter]

Roll tide

[@lakes26mi]

Humble player. He’s a leader and not into himself. True leadership!

[@chrishathaway7054]

Go Blue 〽

[@spaniardprince]

Go Blue!

[@garyrentschler6082]

JJ's mom is a HOTTIE...

[@lynnsanford1122]

Special

[@bretttaylor3787]

I hope he can find Jefferson and easily as he found his parents in that crowd. lol

[@jodyfoster9278]

I really hope the Patriots draft this kid.

[@di114n2]

Play sound today jj no picks please

[@Kk_1100]

His mama fine.

[@johnderfler5183]

Love JJ, but if no one's open please move out of the pocket and throw the ball out of bounds.

[@toddo4329]

For sure JJ could teach some of these punks how to handle themselves, starting with coach Primes kids! They are the definition of punks.

[@CuNguyen-ct8nk]

JJ great but he did lay an egg against TCU. He can redeem himself by beating BAMA.

[@danielchavira9968]

And he did 27-1 great record and TCU will only be his only loss in his starting career.