Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy is 6-foot-3 with exceptional speed.
McCarthy played at under 200 pounds the first two years of his Michigan career, but that will be changing this year.
McCarthy told the media on Thursday afternoon that he’s gained weight this offseason with the help of strength and conditioning coach Ben Herbert and others.
“I was playing at like 193 last year, now I’m around 207, 205,” McCarthy said. “Fluctuating in that range. Herb definitely did a good job and some outside influences for sure.”
The added weight should help McCarthy absorb hits better.