Rumor: Raiders could Draft J.J. McCarthy to pry Jim Harbaugh from Michigan
The University of Michigan is fresh off winning the College Football Playoff National Championship, but that does not mean there are no concerns in Ann Arbor. On Sunday, Wolverines quarterback J.J. McCarthy officially announced that he is forgoing his senior season to enter the 2024 NFL Draft. In addition, Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh is reportedly considering a return to the NFL.
The Rumor
CBS NFL Insider Jonathan Jones, suggests the Raiders could potentially draft J.J. McCarthy with the No. 13 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft with the hopes of convincing Jim Harbaugh to leave Ann Arbor and sign in Las Vegas.
TL;DR (too long didn’t read)
- McCarthy Enters NFL Draft: University of Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy has declared for the 2024 NFL Draft, forgoing his senior season following the team’s National Championship victory.
- Harbaugh’s Potential NFL Return: Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh is rumored to be considering a return to the NFL, creating uncertainty about his future with the university.
- Raiders’ Interest in McCarthy and Harbaugh: CBS NFL Insider Jonathan Jones speculates that the Las Vegas Raiders might draft J.J. McCarthy with the No. 13 overall pick in an attempt to lure Jim Harbaugh away from Michigan to coach in Las Vegas.
Bottom Line: Time Will Tell
Despite the University of Michigan’s recent success in college football, the program faces potential changes with key figures like J.J. McCarthy heading to the NFL and head coach Jim Harbaugh potentially exploring NFL opportunities, highlighted by rumors linking both to the Las Vegas Raiders. It is going to be very interesting to see which team drafts McCarthy and where Harbaugh is coaching when the 2024 season begins.
