Many of the top QB prospects in every NFL Draft usually don’t participate in every drill of the entire event. Some may choose to just run the 40, others may participate only in the IQ tests. However, you don’t often see the top quarterbacks attempt to make a pass during the combine.
That’s usually the case until JJ McCarthy decided to buck the trend. The Michigan QB has declared that he will be participating in the passing drills during this year’s combine, which may surprise some fans who watched him play under Jim Harbaugh last season.
JJ McCarthy to participate in passing drills to improve his NFL Draft stock
Jordan Schultz first reported that the Michigan QB will participate in the draft. The Spun’s Andrew Holleran noted that the QB is looking for a way to establish himself as a worthwhile prospect that could produce in the NFL level.
There’s already plenty of talk, that he’ll go high in draft, as one former QB was high on his talent come the NFL Draft day:
Former NFL quarterback Brady Quinn is predicting that McCarthy will go high.
“To me, he’s going to end up being a top 10 pick when it’s all said and done,” Quinn said on CBS Sports HQ. “I think teams are going to love his ability to create and his ability to take off and run, too.”
His performance during the College Football Playoffs also added to his draft stock. His ability to throw the right passes against Washington helped the team notch the title and solidify his reputation as a big-game player in big-game situations.
However, his numbers compared to the rest of the playing field are a bit lackluster. During the 2023 campaign, he only had 2991 passing yards and 22 touchdowns. However, his passer rating was at an excellent 167.4.
There will be plenty of teams interested in his services. but it’s understandable if he wants to raise his stock. Hopefully, this risk will pay dividends come NFL Draft night.
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