Michigan Ex-HC Jim Harbaugh Gives Strong JJ McCarthy Pro Day Verdict Ahead of 2024 Draft

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh has made the news about his recent take on the future of one of his old students. Having hailed Jonathan James McCarthy as one of the best quarterbacks in the University of Michigan and college football’s history, he has predicted that McCarthy should be picked relatively early in the draft.

Ahead of Michigan’s national championship win, Jim Harbaugh’s predictions for JJ McCarthy add a new perspective on how scouts might change their opinion on his combined performance. He also appreciated McCarthy’s Pro Day performance, saying it was amongst the best he’s ever seen.

Harbaugh called McCarthy being placed on the number 5 spot as “like having the No. 1 pick.” This underlines his massive belief in JJ McCarthy’s abilities and potential to reach the top. Harbaugh also looked back at his time, echoing Bo Schembechler’s iconic mantra, “Those who stay will be Champions,” This underlines the winning culture instilled in the team by him, as he expects Michigan to rise to the top even after his departure.

Championship Glory and Cherished Relationships

As Michigan won the championship, Jim Harbaugh savored the moment, relinquishing the victory. He said about the win, “Just how good I felt for the players to know… what it was like to be Champions.” With JJ McCarthy playing an influential part in winning it, Harbaugh has called him the best quarterback in college football history.

Highlighting McCarthy’s athleticism, Harbaugh emphasized the impact of witnessing the young quarterback’s potential firsthand. He also suggested that the scouts would be impressed when evaluating his skills. Moreover, Harbaugh underscored McCarthy’s intangible qualities, noting, “When they start digging into how this young man is wired… mark my words, don’t be surprised.” He went as far as backing his being the first quarterback to be picked in the draft. He added, “Don’t be surprised if he goes all the way to the number one quarterback off the board.”

Jim Harbaugh’s strong backing in the abilities of JJ McCarthy surely helps his stock amidst the highly touted NFL Draft approaching. While McCarthy has been placed lower than Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, and Drake Maye for his ex-coach, he remains on top of the chain. Harbaugh’s backing leads to fans wondering if McCarthy being drafted below others could still not be considered a depiction of his high ceiling. How big of a glory do you think McCarthy will go on to achieve in his career? Let us know in the comments below.

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