Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy has entered the picture as a legitimate option for the New England Patriots with the third overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Patriots will likely choose between McCarthy and UNC's Drake Maye when they're on the clock in the first round. That is, of course, barring a potential trade down the draft board.
McCarthy is undoubtedly the more polarizing of the two QBs. Although the 2024 national champion has a winning pedigree, there's skepticism about whether his style of play will translate to the NFL.