There is a ton of elite quarterback talent available in the 2024 NFL Draft, but since the Raiders don’t have a pick until No. 13, they might have to make a trade up to secure one of the best players. It might be challenging to move into the top three in order to acquire Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye, and Caleb Williams.
J.J. McCarthy, the former quarterback for Michigan, has seen his stock rise recently, and he might not even be available at number 13. Dan Parr forecasts the Raiders to trade with the New York Jets to move up to No. 10, where they will choose McCarthy, in his mock draft for NFL.com.
“You really think Tom Brady, the Michigan native and soon-to-be minority owner of the Raiders, is going to let McCarthy lose to the rival Broncos at No. 12 or the Vikings at No. 11? Not happening,” Parr penned in a draft mock copy dated February 16. “Vegas makes a big bet on the national champion.”
Brady is expected to join the Raiders as a co-owner, and the NFL may grant him approval in March, ahead of the draft. Although it’s unclear how much influence he will have within the company, the fact that McCarthy was drafted by the club suggests he may have some influence.
Prospect J.J. McCarthy may be a boom or bust. His physical attributes are excellent. He is capable of making plays with his leg and has a powerful arm. He was never required to do anything at Michigan, which is a cause for concern.
In the previous two seasons, he threw 22 touchdowns every game, but he never passed for more over 3,000 yards. The main issues with the quarterback, said Sports Illustrated, are his size and the fact that he hasn’t proven to be a team leader in any meaningful way.
