One of the most intriguing quarterback prospects in the 2024 NFL Draft could hear his name called earlier than expected.
Though the consensus top quarterbacks in the 2024 class didn’t participate in last week’s NFL combine — USC’s Caleb Williams, North Carolina’s Drake Maye and LSU’s Jayden Daniels skipped the throwing drills and athletic testing — several other QBs shined at Lucas Oil Stadium.
After impressing those in attendance with his arm strength and pinpoint accuracy, Michigan’s J.J. McCarthy is the latest signal-caller flying up analyst’s draft boards.
According to Mel Kiper Jr., he may have even done enough to usurp one of the top-tier quarterbacks.
“Drake Maye, J.J. McCarthy is a battle,” Kiper said on ESPN’s “First Draft.” “I’m talking this morning to people before the show and all I hear is J.J. McCarthy.”
