J.J. McCarthy, Michigan Football News: Draft Scout Player News

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06/10/22 - QB J.J. McCarthy, Jr/2024, Michigan

Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy said his right shoulder is not yet fully healthy, but he is throwing and is eager to compete for the starting job in preseason camp. McCarthy had a recent autograph signing at The M Den, and he was upbeat about where things stand with his shoulder, the process he has taken to rehab his injury and the prospects of competing with returning starter Cade McNamara, who helped lead Michigan to a Big Ten title last season. McNamara threw for 2,576 yards and had 15 touchdowns and six interceptions while leading Michigan to a 12-2 record.

McCarthy, who participated in spring practice but did not throw, played in 11 games as a freshman last season and threw for 516 yards and five touchdowns. He adds a different wrinkle because of his mobility, rushing for 124 yards and two touchdowns on 27 carries. "Very hungry. Very hungry, I'll say that," McCarthy told The Detroit News about getting to fall camp and challenging for the starting job. "I'm not looking at it as competing; I'm just looking at it as tunnel vision. I'm gonna do whatever I can to be the best quarterback, best teammate, best player I can be, and whatever happens, happens." McCarthy, who started a foundation, J.J. For the Kids, earlier this year, and late last year donated $10,000 from his NIL earnings to various children's hospitals, including Mott Hospital in Ann Arbor, and to the Oxford School Fund, is seemingly always smiling and comes across as confident and upbeat. - Detroit News

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