The 2024 NFL Draft is coming soon, and no team has traded into the top 10 yet. Las Vegas Raiders may make a big move up but could have limits on how far they can go.
If they can't trade into the top three, they may look at other options. Chicago Bears could get the Raiders' No. 13 and No. 44 picks for the Bears' No. 9 pick and a 2025 third-rounder. Michigan’s J.J. McCarthy.
is a potential draft pick for the Raiders to secure their future according to Pro Football Focus. PFF wrote in anApril 22 column
that McCarthy ranked 11th in non-play-action passes and passes beyond the sticks in 2023 and had a 90.8 clean-pocket grade at Michigan. Washington Commandersand the Minnesota Vikingsare also interested in McCarthy.
J.J. McCarthy Is a Divisive Prospect
J.J. McCarthy is a highly debated prospect in this year's draft class.
An NFC executive told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler in an April 16 columnthat he doesn't see McCarthy getting past 5 or 6.
But not everyone shares the same enthusiasm for McCarthy.
An AFC scout expressed skepticism about McCarthy's accuracy and ability to perform under pressure at Michigan.
The hype around McCarthy may be influenced more by coaches than scouts.
Coaches and coordinators are more involved in the draft process now and have realized that he's already a professional player.
Is J.J. McCarthy the Right Fit for the Las Vegas Raiders?
J.J. McCarthy could be a great professional player, but at 21, he may need time to adjust to the NFL level.
Given the Raiders' defensive head coach and culture, it might make more sense for them to add a quarterback who requires less development..
