J.J. McCarthy’s pro day has come and gone, without many knowing it even happened.
Whether or not that is a good thing remains to be seen, considering the event wasn’t broadcasted, streamed or even talked about amongst those with boots on the ground. Plenty of NFL personnel were on scene, which is really all that matters anyway.
According to ESPN’s Matt Miller, the session lasted around 25 minutes with only two clear misses.
JJ McCarthy throwing session lasted about 25 minutes. It was clean—just two clear misses. He showcased zip and touch while hitting a lot of deep routes. He told me he wanted to show his touch placement and did well there. McCarthy has easy power and velocity.
— Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) March 22, 2024
Mike Sainristil getting reps at receiver at Michigan’s Pro Day
Two way player? 👀 pic.twitter.com/XgIMHzUHFX
— JJ McCarthy Fan (@JJOneOfOne) March 22, 2024
Fans and media that couldn’t attend were looking forward to what McCarthy would do in his pro day, considering he wasn’t always a focal point in Michigan’s run-first offense. And with his draft stock on a meteoric rise, the intrigue was there for someone trying to become a top 10 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Unlike Caleb Williams at USC on Wednesday, McCarthy had some things to prove on Friday and whether he did is something we’ll learn when the 2024 NFL Draft begins on April 25.
The Sporting News tracked McCarthy’s performance at his pro day Friday.
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J.J. McCarthy pro day live updates, highlights
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1:40 p.m. — Apparently McCarthy’s workout has come to an endaccording to ESPN’s Matt Miller.
Have a day, J.J.#GoBlue pic.twitter.com/iBu8sbAbnu
— Michigan Football (@UMichFootball) March 22, 2024
1:24 p.m. — All remains quiet on the McCarthy front at this moment in time. Eventually, we believe, there will be footballs thrown today in Ann Arbor.
12:12 p.m. — Crickets have been the soundtrack for McCarthy’s workout to this point as it seems the details and footage are being locked away with the nuclear codes. In the meantime, here is some video of the soon-to-be-former Michigan QB warming up for his pro day.
Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy getting ready for his pro day workout pic.twitter.com/7z07lqpv4s
— Dave Birkett (@davebirkett) March 22, 2024
QB J.J. McCarthy warming up for the Michigan Football Pro Day: pic.twitter.com/QpS04JtkEY
— Alejandro Zúñiga (@ByAZuniga) March 22, 2024
10:57 a.m. — The festivities are underway in Michigan, but information surrounding McCarthy’s workout is still largely a mystery.
Off and running with Michigan Pro Day 2024!#GoBlue pic.twitter.com/AvxFJ468Xp
— Michigan Football (@UMichFootball) March 22, 2024
9:30 a.m. — As McCarthy rockets up the draft board, he’s often been connected to the Minnesota Vikings, who have a need at quarterback after seeing Kirk Cousins leave for Atlanta. Despite that, GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O’Connell aren’t expected to be in attendance. The Star Tribune’s Ben Goessling says the Vikings prefer private workouts instead of the pro day.
My understanding is, the Vikings will opt for private workouts with a lot of these QBs. Gives them more opportunities to structure workouts based on what they want to evaluate. https://t.co/Z9QNN7X3NI
— Ben Goessling (@BenGoessling) March 22, 2024
9 a.m. — The Wolverines set the record with 18 NFL Combine invites and now they’re prepared to host one of the largest crowds for a pro day. Representatives for many of the league’s 32 teams are on hand, preparing to get a glimpse at the National Champions. According to ESPN’s Matt Miller, over 150 NFL personnel are expected to attend.
PRO-DAY UPDATE: Only fitting that national champs @UMichFootballwith record 18 Combine invitees, have biggest NFL turnout for pro-day.
Here’s list of NFL attendees who’ll be in Ann Arbor today, including former UM & current Chargers coaches Jim Harbaugh, Jesse Minter, & Ben… pic.twitter.com/ogpVnaJ35V
— Jim Nagy (@JimNagy_SB) March 22, 2024
Will J.J. McCarthy throw at the Michigan pro day?
J.J. McCarthy is expected to throw at Michigan’s pro day.
The potential top-10 draft pick already threw at the NFL Combine, but he is trying to move up draft boards and solidify himself as a high-end pick. Thus, it makes sense for him to take advantage of every possible opportunity to impress NFL talent evaluators.
Every NFL team figures to be represented at Michigan’s pro day, as the school could see a record number of prospects selected in the 2024 NFL Draft. Quarterback-needy teams are taking a particular interest in McCarthy’s big day, with the Commanders, Patriots, Giants and Vikings expected to have top personnel in attendance.
How to watch Michigan’s pro day in 2024
- Date: Friday, March 22
- Time: TBD
- Stream: NFL+
Michigan hasn’t stated at what time their 2024 pro day will begin. NFL+ will carry the event live when it does, and it is expected that McCarthy’s workout will begin shortly after the event goes on air. NFL Network will also show live coverage of the event as it happens.
MORE: Watch J.J. McCarthy’s Pro Day on NFL Network with Fubo (free trial)
J.J. McCarthy NFL Draft projection
McCarthy’s draft stock is steadily rising, and he seems to be destined for a first-round pick. He is trending toward being a top-10 selection and doesn’t seem likely to get past the three-team gauntlet of the Vikings, Broncos and Raiders at picks No. 11-13 — if he isn’t selected earlier than that.
There’s always a chance that McCarthy could be this year’s Will Levis. That may cause him to drop much further than NFL fans anticipate if what talent evaluators see doesn’t match fan perception of the quarterback.
For now, though, McCarthy looks like a top-15 selection. And if a team really falls in love with him, he could rise as high as the top five in the draft.
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