Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy was named to the watch list for the 2023 Davey O’Brien, awarded annually to the best quarterback in college football. It’s no surprise to see McCarthy’s name appear on the watch list after a strong sophomore campaign.
Presenting the 2023 Davey O’Brien Award preseason watch list. We are ready for some football! #DaveyQBs
Full release: https://t.co/18uGFqZ8Xc pic.twitter.com/XWW6oroPwQ— Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award (@daveyobrien) August 8, 2023As a freshman, McCarthy saw action mostly as a rushing threat but showed glimpses of his arm talent and five-star pedigree, throwing for 516 yards and five touchdowns on just 59 pass attempts.