JJ McCarthy hints to where he might be taken in 2024 NFL Draft: 'I have somewhat of an idea'

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Michigan’s J.J. McCarthy, a national title winner this past collegiate season, has been the quarterback who rose up everyone’s draft board leading into Thursday night’s start of the 2024 NFL Draft. 

He’s a true wild card, with rumors swirling that he could go as high as No. 2 to the Washington Commanders, or a team like the Denver Broncos or Minnesota Vikings could trade up into the top 10 to snag him. 

But the New York Giants, sitting at No. 6 overall, have also been rumored to want a quarterback, even contacting the New England Patriots to see if No. 3 is available to jump up. 

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Quarterback JJ McCarthy of the Michigan Wolverines going through drills during an off season workout with 3DQB in a park on May 26, 2023 in Huntington Beach, CA.  (Aubrey Lao /Getty Images)

Speaking on the "Rich Eisen Show" Wednesday in Detroit, McCarthy was asked by the veteran broadcaster if he has any idea where he’s heading in the Draft. 

He mentioned New York right away.  

"I mean, I have somewhat of an idea," McCarthy said. "New York Giants, I’ve spent the most time with. They’re a phenomenal staff — love Coach [Brian] Daboll, love [GM] Mr. [Joe] Schoen, love [quarterbacks] Coach [Shea] Tierney, [offensive coordinator] Coach Kafka — Chicago guy. Just being able to go in there, pretty much know all the install because Coach Daboll came from Alabama and Coach [Josh] Gattis came to Michigan from Alabama. So similar formations, motions, plays, all that stuff. 

"Being able to get that install in was great. I met with them twice, it’s been amazing just throwing on Easter. Never did that before, but it was