Michigan's J.J. McCarthy has long been viewed as the clear No. 4 quarterback in the 2024 NFL draft, but the perception may be changing as next week's draft approaches.
Speaking to NFL.com's Tom Pelissero, an anonymous NFC assistant coach expressed their belief that McCarthy could be the third quarterback off the board rather than the fourth:
"The more I watched J.J. and was around J.J., the more he grew on me. I wouldn't be surprised if he's the third quarterback taken. He's by far the most pro-readymade QB because of him being with [former Michigan and current Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim] Harbaugh, being in a pro-style system, operating under center, communicating the play call.