Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy Declares for 2024 NFL Draft

After winning a national title, Michigan's quarterback is headed to the NFL.
Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy Declares for 2024 NFL Draft
Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy Declares for 2024 NFL Draft /

Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy is declaring for the 2024 NFL Draft.

Fresh off a national title victory over Washington, McCarthy made his official announcement via social media Sunday afternoon, sharing a heartfelt tribute to the Ann Arbor faithful.

McCarthy didn't get much of a chance to show off his passing chops terribly often in Michigan's run-heavy offensive attack, but his flashes of arm talent and playmaking ability will intrigue NFL teams that are looking to upgrade the game's most important position.

Look for McCarthy to come off the board sometime on Day 2, though an impressive performance throughout pre-draft workouts could put him into the first-round conversation for some teams.


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