It appears that the Las Vegas Raiders will have a difficult time selecting one of the top quarterback prospects in the NFL Draft in 2024. The first three picks go to the Chicago Bears, Washington Commanders, and New England Patriots, all of whom require a quarterback.
The Raiders will probably have to consider their second-tier alternatives if they want a quarterback. J.J. McCarthy of Michigan might be the best quarterback prospect in the second round. Josh Edwards of CBS Sports predicts that McCarthy will be selected by Las Vegas with the No. 13 pick.
In a mock draft dated January 27, Edwards said, “After starting Jimmy Garoppolo and Aidan O’Connell last season, Las Vegas is moving in another direction.” “J.J. McCarthy is a talent who can show his potential well, and he should benefit from the pre-draft process.”
McCarthy is young and has a lot of potential; he recently turned 21. He wasn’t asked to do much, though, as he never threw for more than 3,000 yards in a season for Michigan. McCarthy has only lost one start in his time at Michigan, but he still needs to improve if he wants to be a consistent starter in the NFL.
Despite his impressive height of 6-foot-3, J.J. McCarthy weighs just 202 pounds and has a lean build. It remains to be seen if his physique can withstand impacts on par with those in the NFL because he didn’t take many hits while at Michigan.
Aside from that, he possesses a wealth of athletic attributes that make him a desirable prospect. Pro Football Network’s Ian Cummings outlined McCarthy’s strong points.
