J.J. McCarthy

J.J. McCarthy started his high school career at Nazareth Academy and then finished up by transferring to the IMG Academy during the Covid-19 season. Overall, he finished his high school career throwing for 7,905 yards and 94 touchdowns, while going 36-2 as a starter. 247Sports named him a 5-star recruit and the no. 2 pro-style quarterback in the country. He committed to Michigan over offers from 33 other schools. He appeared in 11 games as a backup quarterback to Cade McNamara and threw for 516 yards and 5 touchdowns with 2 interceptions in his limited time. He flashed his mobility running for 124 yards and 2 touchdowns and shared the team's Offensive Rookie of the Year honors. Last season, he appeared in 14 games, starting 13 and became Michigan’s starting signal caller. He completed 64.6% of his passes totaling 2,719 yards and 22 touchdowns, to go along with only 5 interceptions. Once again, McCarthy was a dual-threat running for 306 yards and 5 touchdowns. J.J. McCarthy has led the #1 Michigan Wolverines to an undefeated season and a National Title. His numbers don't stand out like the other top prospects but they don't have to in Ann Arbour. He completed 72.3 % of his passes for 2,991 yards and 22 touchdowns, and only thew 4 interceptions. He is a complete quarterback who has mobility that will go a long way.