JJ McCarthy, the Wolverines talisman, is in a league of his own this season. He’s churning out one good performance after another in the league and playoff games. The young QB is one of the main reasons for the team storming into the Finals and maintaining their unbeaten streak this past season.

What needs to be seen is if the talented #9 player would get an NFL call-up. While his numbers are outstanding, are they enough to get him an NFL draft? Moreover, it’d be interesting to know when would the player be eligible for the NFL draft, if not this year. Questions are plenty when it comes to the QB’s immediate future and the fans would be hoping that he delivers a strong performance in the Finals.

Assessing JJ McCarthy’s 2024 NFL draft prospects?

Yes, the short answer is that Harbaugh‘s ace card is available for the 2024 NFL drafts. There’ve been plenty of Michigan players who entered the drafts last year. Now, for this year too, several Wolverines’ players could see their names in the 2024 drafts. Coming to McCarthy, the young player does have eligibility for the drafts and also for college football. While he’s no alien to the draft pick, he’d have to prove himself in the CFP National Championship Finals game.

He has surely made an impact in the ongoing 2023/24 NCAA season with a set of strong performances. His resume for the season boasts 22 touchdowns, including three scored in the playoffs against Alabama. In addition to double-digit TDs, the QB player has closed in on 3,000 yards with four interceptions. This makes him a hot property in the 2024 NFL drafts that seem to be inclining toward upcoming QBs and WRs. McCarthy can also work on his weaknesses and build upon his strengths to make his case stronger for this year’s NFL pick.

SWOT analysis of JJ McCarthy

While the QB and his NFL reckoning are doing rounds on social media, it’s vital to understand the player’s strengths and weaknesses. JJ is quick on his feet and always a threat while making plays in the pocket. Kudos to his above-average quickness and explosive leg power, the QB can quickly move in and out of the playing pockets. This also opens the room to make swift flashes across the pockets and create more opportunities. Add to it his throwing abilities and toughness while taking hits, the QB is well on course to an NFL offer.

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However, the youngster lacks in certain departments. Overall, the QB player weighs a sub-205 build that might suffice for college games but not so much for the NFL. His lean frame makes him susceptible to injuries, hence increasing the recovery phases. Moreover, the player has failed to add arc and touch to his throws when facing pressure from opposing defenses.

Harbaugh has hailed the QB as the greatest in college football history and eking out these flaws will make McCarthy the number 1 pick for this year’s NFL drafts.

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