The Las Vegas Raiders may begin evaluating which quarterback they might want to acquire in the 2024 NFL Draft now that they have Luke Getsy on board to take over as offensive coordinator. Getting one of the best prospects will not be easy for the team to acquire by trading into the top three selections, but there are several fascinating players that may be available at No. 13.
ESPN’s Matt Miller believes that the Raiders will choose former Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy with the thirteenth overall pick.
ESPN’s Matt Miller believes that the Raiders will choose former Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy with the thirteenth overall pick.
“Finding a long-term quarterback has to be the Raiders’ top priority in the 2024 offseason (free agent signing Jimmy Garoppolo has not worked out) after they hired Tom Telesco as general manager,” Miller wrote in a mock draft on February 5. “McCarthy, who recently turned 21 and has the necessary tools to be that player, started two years at Michigan.” Scouts commend his arm power and ability to make difficult throws in high pressure circumstances, as well as his mobility and toughness as nails. He is by far the least experienced quarterback in this class when compared to the other elite quarterbacks, having only completed 44 touchdown passes to nine interceptions throughout his collegiate career. However, given his potential and ceiling, he should be picked among the top 15.
McCarthy’s numbers aren’t the best, as Miller notes, but Michigan’s run-heavy offence didn’t require much of him. The quarterback still has a lot of growth ahead of him. McCarthy is three years younger than quarterbacks like Bo Nix and Michael Penix Jr., and his potential may be significantly greater even though their collegiate stats were far less outstanding.
Troy Franklin is Another Projected Pick for the Las Vegas Raiders
J.J. McCarthy is the best quarterback prospect, but because of his age, he will probably take the longest to develop. Surrounding him with skill is the best way for the Raiders to guarantee that he succeeds from the start.
Matt Miller thinks the Raiders will choose former Oregon wide receiver Troy Franklin in the second round, despite their greater needs on defence and the offensive line.
In the passing game, let’s make some friends for McCarthy, the new quarterback,” Miller wrote. “Franklin’s 6-foot-3 frame and incredible speed make him a vertical threat.” In 2023, he caught 81 passes for 1,383 yards and 14 touchdowns. Franklin is prepared to spread the field in the NFL, since 31% of his routes are considered deep ones.
Although Franklin has a lot of potential, the Raiders don’t need a wide receiver unless they sell Davante Adams.
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