The prospect that baffles Mel Kiper Jr.: JJ McCarthy! | 🏈 First Draft

Mel Kiper Jr updates his Top 25 2024 NFL Draft Prospects every Friday! He's finding JJ McCarthy the hardest prospect to rank this year. He and Field Yates dive into what's making the Michigan QB so hard to scout.
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[@kft590]

McCarthy was asked to bail out the team when it was third down and long and he succeeded doing that to the level that they won a National Championship.

[@glennpelton4887]

Great comment! Yes!

[@FSamuels20]

Yes. A Qb has to throw the ball on third and long. Lol

[@glennbelcher1222]

They forget how good Michigan was on 3rd down

[@aaronsutter1155]

@@FSamuels20I mean yeah and he was by the best Qb on third down in college football this year.

[@jacobsmith7114]

Last 6 games JJ had to throw against Penn State’s defense, OSUs defense, Iowa’s defense and Bama’s defense. Did Caleb Williams or Drake Maye play against that many top 10 defenses in their careers?

[@brob8204]

That's a good point.

[@omartavarez1223]

He averaged 140 yards those games and managed to throw 3 ints against Bowling Green. Stop it.

[@ohyababyohyea]

Yeah playing against and dominating are 2 VERY DIFFERENT things. In all those games you mentioned did he throw for 350 and 3 TDs with no picks?

[@matthewmatt5285]

And his wrs weren't very good~

[@wesleyrim]

@varez1223 Everyone has a bad game. Take away that Bowling Green game and JJ has only thrown 1 interception in 14 games. Caleb Williams threw had 3 interceptions against Notre Dame earlier this season.

[@BigJoeChestnut]

My favorite is when I hear national people say he doesn't have a strong arm. It proves how much they go off consensus instead of watching the players.

[@BigginsInAmerica]

If Roman Wilson was as speedy as they say and good enough to wear the #1 then why did JJ never throw a deep ball to him? Saying because the offense seems silly, if you had a high powered tool, you would use it.

[@chandlerfarmer3491]

​@@BigginsInAmericaroman Wilson was good at getting open after the play broke down, but he wasn't the fastest guy. Michigan rarely needed to throw the deep ball, and receivers didn't ever get real separation

[@mikeknape7064]

1 mph off Joe milton

[@mbalash3755]

JJ does have a cannon. He can throw accurately on the run too. VERY accurately. Very mature, calm under pressure, all the intangibles teams look for. He can run away and extend plays. He just turned 21. I think he will excel in the pros

[@mradam1282]

U don’t know ball. He cant throw. Good thing we get the chance to see

[@marianneharms5836]

@@mradam1282😂

[@bryanleaf1533]

Cannon's an overstatement, good arm but definitely not a cannon. His accuracy is uncanny for a college QB, and this year he mastered the Harbaugh offense, looked very comfortable. Barring a disaster, he should have a solid career in the league.

[@mikepolls3032]

JJ has just turned 21yr ,I can’t imagine with his dedication what he could be at 25 yr.

[@matthewmatt5285]

It's mind-blowing these guys can't SEE it~

[@itsaccer7443]

YES, how are people not talking about this? When pennix and nix were JJs age they were not half as good

[@edisntavailable]

A back up

[@blankname6629]

@@edisntavailableif he is a backup the starter better be a hall of famer

[@kdubs928]

@@blankname6629get off your knees, if Michigan had an elite QB they would’ve beat every team by 3 possessions

[@MooseGoBlue]

It seems JJ will never get the respect he deserves. I guess winning back to back B1G Championships, making back to back CFP, going 27-1 as a starter and winning a Natty isn't enough. I guess throwing for over 75% isn't enough.....

[@matthewmatt5285]

Yeah,.Kiper and Yates are fools~

[@bigchungus2030]

Jj McCarthy plays every position on the field and was the only reason for his teams success?😱😱

[@sheneedsme]

@@bigchungus2030I watched every game he played in and Michigan never would have won it without him. Just ask his coach and teammates.

[@user-gx7hu2fn7c]

That's all good and nice but we're talking projecting to the next level

[@SirPerfectful]

@@bigchungus2030Without JJ's backfoot-caught pass by Morgan, then a huge throw for a first down, with one of Bama's best - arguably the best - defenders bull rushing him, we don't beat Bama. Remember that.

[@OnlineShelby]

You could argue that he never got to throw the ball in rhythm because they asked him to throw it so seldom. Yet he nailed it when asked. All the more amazing.

[@bkm4926]

U can also say JJ was never pressured because def was all out stopping the run n oline was amazing. Double sword

[@cbrippee]

I watched every play he made for 3 years. JJ made some impressive and outright terrific throws on the run and even when the receiver as well covered.

[@RWildekrav66]

Just remember the TD pass he threw against OSU that went right past their DB’s ear and into his receivers hands.

[@jimbo92107]

Hard to say JJ's performances were "amazing" given the offensive and defensive lines that Harbaugh constructed. How many college quarterbacks would thrive behind Michigan's O Line? Spencer Rattler? Bo Nix? Michael Penix? Pretty much anybody with a lick of talent. Not saying JJ ain't a top prospect, but the small sample size of his passing game is a legitimate issue, along with the absence of game pressure - that is, Michigan was usually winning.

[@jodyfoster9278]

@@bkm4926 you could but McCarthy was pressured on 30.5 % of his drop-backs, he was 48-72 (62.3%) 8 TDs and 3 INTs. Against the Blitz McCarthy was 78-112 (69.6%) 1144 yards 6 TDs and 3 INTs. If you would like a comparison in 2022 Caleb Williams was the top ranked passer in the FBS under pressure in 2023 he was ranked 175 under pressure or the 5th worse QB under pressure.

[@roccoleone7363]

If you told me JJ McCarthy had the best NFL career out of all the QBs from this class I wouldn’t be surprised. As a Lions fan I’m worried if the Vikings take him 😅

[@stevep2380]

I want the Lions to grab him and sit him behind Goff until he's ready.

[@spenser6353]

The best NFL career? You must be JJs agent to make that ridiculous comment

[@JesusShuttlesworth-34]

@@spenser6353he’s probably the most talented at of all the guys highest ceiling 4.5 speed rocket arm and he doesn’t lose

[@chazaqs9109]

As a Vikings fan I hope you’re right and hope the Vikes can actually land him. Worried that the pre-draft stuff will slide him into top 5 picks.

[@aaronalbrecht4404]

As a Vikings fan, he's the guy I want. He's my favorite QB in the draft. The Vikings have too many needs to trade away a haul to move up to 3 for Maye or Daniels, but if McCarthy's there at 11 I think they need to jump all over it. Long term, my gut says McCarthy has the best NFL career out of this QB class.

[@robertsmall1657]

I think JJ would’ve put up insane numbers if he went to a pass heavy offense. Imo, he shined often. But he didn’t throw the ball at the rate of Penix or Williams or Nix etc…

[@chandlerfarmer3491]

Idk man, I love JJ as a QB, but his play works so well in a run/defense oriented team. No reason for him to risk getting hurt when small dagger after small dagger keeps bleeding opponents out. Steelers would be a great place for him

[@officialjemalemichal]

The Michael Penix disrespect is mind blowing

[@dkny2980]

I think it's only because of his injury history. Had he never had those injuries, he would be no worse than ranked No. 2.

[@reggiebanksrb10]

As a guy who endured a couple knee surgeries in my late teens, It affects the way you develop, it’s always a hindrance. I’m 25 now and while I can still move and do the things I used to, there’s that doubt in the back of your mind that knows one bad move, and it’s gonna pop again. I hope he can stay healthy but It comes down to the injuries.

[@mjsheets5936]

That's why Penix very rarely ran the ball. He also had tons of time behind that O-line, which helped keep him healthy. I wouldn't touch him on day one if I was a GM. The same ACL on two separate occasions, two years apart is not a good sign. He's probably Sam Bradford.@@reggiebanksrb10

[@lucascaron4145]

the arm is amazing, but he can't extend plays, you can't take a guy like that in the first round, no matter how special the arm is

[@gloBrian]

The JJ MCCARTHY disrespect all season, going into the rose bowl then the natty against Penix is mind blowing

[@santiagogalindo4201]

Mel kipper makes excuses for the quarterbacks that he likes

[@michiganlover12]

That system doesn’t help Roman or Jj with stats but they are both good. Put them on Oregon

[@khrisstake2210]

People can only comprehend numbers

[@KashMonke]

Plus people are too lazy to watch Films and games

[@JerryFerris-j2p]

Jjs numbers are still great and he barely threw the ball throughout the year. People are obsessed with hating Michigan players.

[@camcam9137]

He also only played 2-3 quarters for the first like 4-5 games, could’ve gotten more reps, but keeping him healthy and safe for end of season. With combine he’ll be able to check off the questions , bc he’s got more than enough of the intangibles! He’s gonna be incredible

[@therealjulian22]

More reps to do what? Hand the ball off?

[@David-iu7rd]

He also got hurt very early in the Penn State game. He could hardly walk. The coaching staff confirmed this after the season. That's why they called all the runs in the 2nd half.

[@freezerburn9138]

JJ McCarthy will go in the top 10 write it down

[@tracypayne2026]

JJ still needs a year or two to refine his skills for the Pro game. If he's is drafted by the right team he will be successful.

[@aaronbischoff721]

Heard Denver can be a good spot for him if they move off of Wilson and have a solid veteran QB for a year or two starting then it could happen

[@JerryFerris-j2p]

And we found someone who hasn’t seen his highlights or watched many of his games

[@jackprice6805]

Packers could sit him behind love and that would be a good way to learn

[@lrodnyc9047]

To JJ's defense, he did run a Pro Style Offense under Harbaugh...not saying he's completely ready or polished since this was only his 2nd year as a starter...he definitely needs to continue to develop a bit more just like every other QB...but he's mobile which is a plus & he's a winner...as a Michigan fan, the only knock I can say about him is sometimes he can force a bad throw or make a bad decision but honestly those were rare...he didn't do that all the time...but also he can thread the needle and make an incredible throw/pass...wishing him the best in the NFL & he'll definitely be missed...Thanks for the Natty Title

[@rucotomo]

💯

[@KyleCasillas-f5s]

As a Michigan fan, I am biased towards J.J. McCarthy. I think he's one of the better QBs in this draft. He's a proven winner, can be coached, he can make all the throws, read a defense, has mobility but doesn't depend on it, and has the ability to adapt to succeed within the confines of a game plan even if that means handing the ball off more than throwing it. He also comes from the tutelage of Jim Harbaugh, so I think he's well prepared to play in the NFL.

[@hfmj32]

We have seen a lot of BCS winning quarterbacks get drafted and turned out to be a good backup. Doesn’t mean he won’t be a good player but look at Mac Jones.

[@Jbcomedystl]

Michigan fan here ….please Rams or a team like them ..with an older qb in place …draft him. Give him the Jordan love treatment JJ is the truth I belive in him…he just needs like all QBs ..the right fit. Mark my words he will be the best qb

[@OnePride313]

JJ should go top ten far better prospect then Anthony Richardson

[@SHDOAY]

🧢

[@matthewmatt5285]

Wayy smarter~

[@malee99999]

😂🎉

[@malee99999]

In my book Richardson is a free agent

[@jap4391]

Say no to drugs!!!

[@michaelrains64295]

Everything baffles Kiper, he just doesn’t realize he’s baffled. Comparing his predictions to what subsequently occurs, easily demonstrates that point.

[@Polo22546]

Facts. 😂

[@YDCFF_]

As often as he misses, I can't figure out how he keeps his job....

[@DerVorsitzender]

@@YDCFF_ Well, everyone in the NFL misses as often, so I guess he's no different

[@bradearl3927]

Best QB in Michigan football history! GO BLUE! NATTY!!! JJ for President!

[@mitchs1724]

JJ has a better career than Daniels and Maye.

[@seanjohnson2376]

Not maye drake maye is him

[@seanjohnson2376]

He’ll have a better career than Caleb Willam’s, Caleb is a bust

[@MooseGoBlue]

@@seanjohnson2376 Maye is overrated

[@OdawaTraveler]

He's the best QB in the draft. QB is about intangibles and he has them all.

[@BG33917]

Your high

[@matthewmatt5285]

1000%~

[@TY9941_]

I’m a Michigan fan and idk if this is true

[@ericj425]

is cheating an intangible? Hard to rank a guy when you dont know if he is good due to his talent or because they cheated.

[@NateBee]

Lol what?

[@rpharrington]

JJ is going to have the best NFL career in this class. Whoever drafts him is lucky.

[@NigelTufnel612]

Of course, JJ McCarthy befuddles Kiper - afterall, Kiper has never played a single down of organized football, at any level. In addition, his prediction rate reflects this fact.

[@gregorymurphey2115]

JJ is a winner, great leader. Unselfish. And what they said usnt true. 2 nfl coaches know exactly who he is. Both Harbaughs. If the chargers needed a qb Jim would take JJ in the first round over Caleb I bet.

[@StoneyHoliday]

JJ has a ton of intangibles that are evident on the field. He is a winner. Does everything he is supposed to. Makes every throw. Has some iffy mechanics and I want to see how he looks when his line gets constantly rushed. Needs to sit a year but will be very good if he does.

[@edwinanel02]

Vikings should draft him.

[@JOB1925pk]

For anyone to suggest that Penix is better than JJ...go back and watch the highlights of the Natty...JJ out played Penix the entire game and will out play him in the NFL as well....JJ will go top 20!!!

[@Peepbus]

Football IQ is off the charts. He makes very few mistakes and will make plays when you need him to. Put some WR around him and watch. Think NO Saints version of Drew Brees.

[@mivan5652]

Mark my words, JJ will be the best QB out of this draft……like Brady, all he does is win

[@TreySinatra]

imagine he turns out like Brady?

[@KashMonke]

It’s that flint water makin em different!

[@franthevan65]

I see a bust hope the kid proves me and everyone wrong rooting for him. Just my opinion

[@BigPapaPump_]

Somewhere between Tony Romo and Blaine Gabbert.

[@winstonsyme5899]

Fourth round journeyman?

[@bcnicholas123]

I think he probably needs to put on 15 pounds or so, but otherwise I have no doubt he can be great in the NFL

[@russellmcelreath7918]

Here is a stat you didn’t predict…He wins like Tom Brady…I take him in the first round….To the Michigan haters, think of the trade potential…Top 5…Go Blue 💜

[@jakeMontejo3272]

JJM is super complicated for non football players like these guys and us. But, it seems like former players rate him much higher, not just the Michigan guys. We can analyze stats all day but the ballers see something else.

[@rbibbe34]

Theirs a reason harbaugh said he’s literally Andrew luck. He coached luck. Jim knows ball. I think the bears are gonna find a way to draft him. It makes too much sense

[@obarbeito]

JJ will have the best career of this qb class. I want my Patriots to draft him

[@matthewmatt5285]

I'm a Dolphins fan and I would draft back and get JJ and Brian Thoams JR and never look back if I were a Pats fan~

[@rbibbe34]

I’m a bears fan and I’m hoping we get him. Local kid big bears fan and liked Andrew luck kinda- 5 star recruit, winner. Arm talent here we gooo

[@johnstacyii4827]

J.J is the type of QB the NFL likes now. He can make any throw and he can run 4.5 or better. Obviously a great leader and tough as nails. Some NFL team will be very happy.

[@hays0939]

JJ is definitely not a 1st rd lol

[@matthewmatt5285]

He's going Top 12... Bank on it~

[@wesleyrim]

Thanks for your opinion, I'm sure the scouts will change their mind after they see your comment

[@matthewmatt5285]

​@rim Ohh they ALREADY HAVE,..He has gone from 44th to 31st to 22nd to the 14th Best Draft Prospect in 3 weeks,..These clowns Kiper and Yates had JJ going mid-second rd 3 weeks ago and now have him Mid-first rd,..lol~ It will only KEEP RISING,. Just because You're ASLEEP doesn't mean everyone else IS : )

[@wesleyrim]

@@matthewmatt5285 I wasn't replying to you...

[@matthewmatt5285]

@@wesleyrim I thought maybe yu weren't ~

[@ericp7413]

If JJ goes to the Rams to back up Staff for a few years he will win multiple SB's

[@bobdabolina1274]

Nobody wants to go to la. That city is corrupt and in chaos

[@tke2508]

COLSTON!!! put some respect on my boy lol

[@buckeyenation7322]

JJ is not a top 10 QB. Stop day drinking Mel.

[@RWildekrav66]

JJ will no doubt be the first QB in this draft to get his team to a SB as a starter . He could have thrown for 350-400 yards a game but doesn’t put stats above the team and winning . He has been the ultimate leader on his teams and will continue to do so .

[@BG33917]

No he couldn’t have in a run first offense

[@bigchungus2030]

Unfortunately there is no proof or evidence to any of these statements.

[@MrAtyr]

Imo i think he the 3 best qb he’s going too be good in the nfl because u said it he was getting wins without a MHjr or ondunze, i feel like the patriots would be a good fit like a run heavy offense he has good pocket presence and can keep a play alive like a joe burrow or mahomes

[@khrisstake2210]

Please don't put JJ on the Patriots

[@sheneedsme]

@@khrisstake2210I’m sure he hopes he doesn’t get drafted by that terrible Patriots team.

[@marshalllapenta7656]

If the CHARGERS ARE SMART? THE CHARGERS will DRAFT JJ! JIM HARBAUGH AND JJ on the same team IN THE PROS? THAT would be INTERESTING?

[@KashMonke]

Yeah and do what with Herbert tho?

[@marshalllapenta7656]

You don't know if Herbert is injury prone? Look at Washington Redskins a couple of years ago they drafted RG3 and Kirk Cousins the same year! We have seen this before when a team goes all in on a QB , just to watch a QB get injured!@@KashMonke

[@meshellglenn812]

Remember how y’all talked about Brady lol well will see what happens

[@sheneedsme]

Buckeyes are fortunate that JJ is not coming back or they would be losing 4 in a row.

[@weazyll]

As a buckeye fan, I was far more scared of Corum than I was of JJ. Dude is alright, but it was Corum paired with that O-Line that put the fear in me.

[@SteveMartinShort]

He seems like he needs the J. Love treatment and sit for a season or a few

[@oldarn590]

at least McCarthy has played for an NFL coach and has a Natty under his belt...but I think his stock will drop only because there are other high profile QBs...whoever gets him, they will be really happy

[@TheNrat]

Jj hype is insane . These dudes going get gm fired

[@Nick-fz2oo]

J.J.’s been makinng crazy throws his whole career. It’s the box score slappies who don’t like J.J. So many J.J. McCarthy crirics clearly didn’t watch him actually play. 🤦‍♂️

[@KashMonke]

That’s Fr. Having watched every Michigan game he’s played in, I was REALLY high on him saying he’s a better prospect than penix and nix, everyone was against me but now look. Clearly people don’t watch the film before they criticize

[@ChrisCoy-q2b]

They said that about tom Brady

[@killercomedytv]

As a Michigan fan I can't deny that JJ only needed to manage the game. HOWEVER, his decision making is clean and his running ability translates better in the NFL than College imo. I don't see a superstar but I also don't think he's a bust.

[@jameshollister8294]

He's Sam darnold in control

[@NateBee]

He only made simple reads and benefitted greatly from play action. If he goes early, a GM and coach are getting fired after 2 years.

[@killercomedytv]

@@NateBee He's not going early, not a chance lol. I'd be shocked.

[@KashMonke]

Prepare to be shocked then

[@killercomedytv]

@@KashMonke You think he'll go early? Or u saying i'll be shocked by something else?

[@purevoid9620]

i feel like he should've stayed 1 more year in college if he was eligible like there too many good qbs in this draft

[@GodfreyTheCreator]

JJ has never been impressive

[@joelsturm7179]

Mel Kiper=Muppets Beaker

[@Atwater20]

If you don't know how good JJ is by now, you haven't been paying attention. He's got a great arm and can through a football through the eye of a needle. In almost every game he plays in, he's the fastest guy on the field. He will go top ten in the draft, easily.

[@grimreality451]

I would compare JJ McCathy to Brock Purdy--he might not be the prototype NFL QB, but he is hyper competitive and makes everyone around him better and should excel on a team with offensive weapons. He might end up being the steal of the 2024 draft if he goes in the later rounds.

[@gunkmasterflex942]

Pats going for JJ

[@whiskeytangofoxtrot97]

JJ will be better than every QB in this draft in 5 years

[@jodyfoster9278]

I don't think it will take that long

[@spdcrzy]

Biggest underrated aspect of JJ: he's the calm among the storm. He's a centering force, both literally and metaphorically. And then he will come out and run right through you if need be.

[@jimbo92107]

You basically said that McCarthy is Trubitski 2.0. Very athletic, but otherwise a puzzle.

[@matthewmatt5285]

Get some help~

[@SerbianSniper]

please remember....he just turned 21 in January .......and h'es that good.....and a comp. % of 75 % isn't relevant correct?

[@TheWorkingMansSportsTalk]

What i liked about JJ is dude is a complete leader and team player. He was going for victories anyway he could. If that mean't he didn't make any plays with his arm and they had run, he was game. If he continues with that attitude and his work ethic, he could possibly go pretty far in the league.

[@buckhorncortez]

Mel Kiper's evaluation of Tom Brady, "Does not have the total package of skills for an NFL quarterback." You just keep it up Mel...great call on Brady...

[@JoshMayhorne]

JJ is an easy top 10 QB. Too many people have a fantasy football mind set. Drake Maye much more careless with the ball than McCarthy - playing inferior competition. Caleb Williams - a pin ball offense in a weak conference when it comes to defenses. Pathetic defenses across the board. What "pressure" throws did Williams make? Never saw him win a big game. JJ - 2 wins vs. Ohio St. 1 win vs. Alabama. COMBINED stats in these 3 games: 45/71 passing, 64%. 632 yards, 210 average. SEVEN TD passes and ZERO interceptions. 13 rushes for 69 yards and a TD. NONE of the other QBs played in nor won any game of the magnitude of these 3 games. Also, any college QB going against Nick Saban, down 20-13 with 4 minutes left in a playoff game - makes 3 of the biggest plays of the drive - 2 crucial passes and a long QB end around - has the "clutch gene" Laughable the amateurs here question this man's ability. Best QB in the draft, does not take him throwing 40 times per game to see it.

[@marianneharms5836]

Didn’t jump out at you over 4 quarters?? Much of the season he didn’t play 4 quarters! Did you even watch?? Actually watch? Sometimes he wasn’t playing as much at end of 3rd quarters. Where were his elite receivers?? His receivers got it done. 〽️ had 15 wins with a balanced (heaviness to the run game) offense and an excellent defense. All they did (JJ did) is win. He was a great on-field manager. His skills combined with intelligence and grit got 〽️ a National Championship.

[@dahrugarner_1]

I find it funny that most of these ESPN pundits get 20-25 1st rounders wrong ever year single year. Sorry, I’m going with the coach who coached Andrew Luck and 2 very good QB’S in the NFL, and said in multiple interviews that J.J. is at the same level, or may be better, and is the best QB in Michigan history. I’m a data and football guy and will bet that in 3-5 years he will be in the final top 5-10, if not 1-4, of this 2024 draft. Also, JJ is only 21 years old and hasn’t played even a third or half of the games that the other four QB’s have played and here were are debating his talent and draft status. 😂 He is a true Junior. I don’t believe he will go in the top 10,but he absolutely should. I can’t wait to come back to this post 3-5 years from now and repost it. 😂

[@Adrian-e2r]

Drew Lock light

[@dissectthis9640]

O Mel. Re-Review the tape and the 2017 C+rating you gave the Chiefs. Future is the potential , JJ is 21. C'mon Melbum

[@MarcusHalberdstrom]

This is interesting. So JJ's lack of attemps is the sticking point. Don't make the mistake thinking of not asked to throw much vs can't throw much. McCarthy did have enough sample size of throws that you can project his numbers given more opportunity. His QBR is the second highest amongst QBs on the draft board at 90.7 playing the toughest defenses in the country. Is the expectation that his QBR plummets more he throws? Does his arm get tired? Here is a question what would be his numbers in the Washington offense vs what would Penix be with the Michigan offense? At the end of the day his combine numbers will tell. Everyone now is just reading tea leaves. Remember it is about potential vs accomplishments in the NFL draft. Tom Brady wasn't much of a college QB but Matt Linert and Tim Tebow was. What does this all mean? Nothing, if all the talking heads know what they were talking about they'd all be in the front offices..........

[@JohnnyV123]

Kiper cannot talk about Jake Locker. Of anyone KIPER was the one hyping him up beyond belief "if he had come out of college this year he would have been the number one pick in the draft." Average fan me was going huh?? Guy is only around 50% completions in college!

[@highlordfurer]

Saying there is a huge gulf between JJ and the top 3 is hubris.How many top 3 QBs have been worth it in the last 20yrs.For every Ponder there is a highly touted Zach Wilson.Even after all the evidence about how tough it is to identify franchise QBs people still make bombastic evaluations about them.A year ago Young was the overwhelming choice over Stroud.

[@glovesway4194]

The reality is JJ was a pro at handing the ball off. Now we sit here and make excuses about him becoming the guy. If he could carry the team it would've been asked to. No way he's top 25 based on his body of work. What I hear is hopes and wishes which puts in a late second-round or early third-round pick. Just call it like it is, People knocking Penix when he legit carried that offense week in and week out but giving JJ excuse after excuse. BS

[@davidhernandez9985]

JJ McCarthy is going to get drafted by my #GMEN. LetsGoGiants & always GOBLUE-NATTYUP🏆!

[@StephenSwailes]

These two clowns top 3 picks will be busts. Look for JJ and Nix to have the longest and most successful NFL careers. Williams is Johnny football. He will run around and get hurt. Maye and Daniels can throw to wide open guys because they only play 1 or 2 decent defense a year. Good luck wasting a pick on one of them.

[@jarredjones1588]

The throw to Roman Wilson in the OSU game...

[@jbjohnson4728]

Because he had the plays spoon-fed to him by Stallions, he never learned to read a defense. Being a one-read, play-action quarterback isn't going to cut it in the NFL.

[@maize09blue]

If J.J is selected by Denver by Sean Payton, I see a perfect match. This is the type of QB Payton found success in Drew Brees. Similar skill sets.

[@damienhunter2199]

Caleb Williams lost the games he was supposed to win. Sure his defense was just absolute hot dog water but where’s going off ability to win games? I’ll take bo nix over Caleb Williams any day lol

[@packers2superbowl312]

JJ will be another Mac jones in the nfl. He's talented but can't trust him to throw 30+ times a game and definitely can't rely on his arm to win games. He will need to go to an ultra talented offensive team to succeed. If he goes top 10, he will be a backup within 3 years. I beg you to come back to this comment in 3 years

[@scottsmith8546]

I'd love to see him on the Lions.....BECAUSE He's a baller, and can do all sorts of Good things on a football field.

[@tayewatson6754]

Y’all remember max jones and how transcendent he was supposed to be and y’all want me to believe jj mcass is gonna tribe in the nfl and never threw for 3,000 yards 😂😂😂

[@rocknroy58]

JJ will be the best QB in this class. He has a cannon for an arm. He is accurate with the ball. He can throw the intermediate routes and the long ball. He can run when needed, or on designed runs, and can throw on the run. He can read a defense and makes good decisions with the ball. IMO, JJ is more deserving to be the first QB taken in this draft, and the teams that pass on him, will regret it. JJ is not the toughest QB to rank for anyone that is a Michigan fan and watched the games. JJ has just as strong of an arm as any QB in this class, if not the strongest arm. JJ is accurate with the ball. JJ can read a defense and make quick decisions. JJ can run when needed and can scramble and throw accurately on the run as well. JJ checks every box for what a team wants from their QB. Not to mention, JJ is the youngest QB of the bunch and came from a pro style offense and is NFL ready.

[@hooligan21g_is_Ira]

The thing you all are missing is JJ’s arm is a lot fresher than most of the guys coming out! and Roman is a lot better then you guys are giving him…. If Roman was in the SEC you guys would be celebrating him

[@paranormalskeptic3893]

There’s no doubting his talent. He has a rocket arm, is excellent at throwing on the run, and throwing against the grain. He can extend plays with his legs, but is also athletic enough as a runner to have designed runs and run for TDs. He’s also a GREAT leader. He has a lot of Zach Wilson in him, I’m talking about the BYU version of Zach Wilson, the one who got drafted 2nd overall. Very similar type of talents. I think he will get into the top 10 of the draft if he has a good combine and pro day. The only negative I see is, he very rarely was called up to be the guy to win the game. Michigan had a great run game and defense, and they were usually called upon to win some very close games. McCarthy was very rarely the guy that won the game. For instance, only threw 30+ times in a game 5 times in 2 years, and only threw for 300+ yards in a game 3 times in 2 years. He had 654 pass attempts in 2 years (29 games). Averaged 23 passing attempts per game.

[@Yoni123]

He did maake 75% of those throws tho. He can throw it when needed to

[@B1onicelbow420]

Hahah this is laughable because McCarthy won’t be a good nfl qb at all he ran a system that depended on the run kiper is just wanting to put him high in the draft which he shouldn’t go until the 4th round. But kiper is the same guy who said jimmy clausen was a sure fire superstar in the nfl. McCarthy is not even over rated he’s just an average qb

[@MeWizeMagicDan]

27-1 as a starter at Michigan. JJ is a winner. And he is only getting started. I remember another former UofM QB who came in “basic” and ended up pretty good.

[@ericj425]

a winner cuz he cheated?

[@MeWizeMagicDan]

@@ericj425 😂 Yeah, for all 28 games…. Old hat bro, move on.

[@NateBee]

He cheated for 80% of his games and he was clearly the worst player on the entire offense. He handcuffed their offense all season.

[@beasley10]

Everybody hating on JJ AND NIX BUT they might have the best careers in this draft out of all these QBs

[@kyllerkill]

All first three qbs will end up being busts. Jj will end up being the best pro qb in this draft. Ten years from now watch. He’ll be the qb that wins more than any other qb taken this year.

[@patrickarthurs8484]

He will be a great quarterback in the NFL. He might end up being a better NFL quarterback than college quarterback.

[@w.l.graves7228]

! we like him a lot .. michigan was run oriented .. he wasn't asked to carry the team ., think he will be gone by #16 pick . he's only 21 ...

[@JohnnyV123]

Michigan fan so I've seen him a ton and JJ is a tough rank. Incredible athlete and very accurate but decision making can be iffy. Never wants to give up on a play and doesn't take the easy yards enough. If he learns that part a little better he can be a pro bowl type guy

[@JohnnyV123]

Michigan fan so I've seen him a ton and JJ is a tough rank. Incredible athlete and very accurate but decision making can be iffy. Never wants to give up on a play and doesn't take the easy yards enough. If he learns that part a little better he can be a pro bowl type guy

[@justinsaiyan5587]

JJ McCarthy is QB3

[@Lion0305]

Tom Brady didn’t have gaudy stats either. Different era but this Michigan team played the same as the old teams. He’s a leader and will be good in the pros.

[@markcroft2743]

Can anyone say a more athletic Brock Purdy... remember him? Last pick in the draft.

[@GenX_-um2ct]

JJ needs to come to Minny and play with JJ. We resign Kirk for 2 years while he tutors the kid and he bulks up

[@b.l4365]

Patriots need to trade down a couple pick & get JJ McCarthy if they don’t go the Marvin Harrison Jr route.

[@diggingmystyle]

He's probably a 2-3 round talent at best. I just don't see it. I honestly don't see a top 10 talent in any of the QBs this draft.