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Projecting the Michigan starting QB over the next 3 seasons

Jim Harbaugh is about to enter his fifth season as the head coach of the Michigan Wolverines. He has been always been known as a quarterback-focused coach based on his own experience at the collegiate and NFL level. Now fans are seeing that come into fruition in Ann Arbor.

Last Friday, 2021 5-star quarterback J.J. McCarthy announced his commitment to Michigan. But when will he and his quarterback teammates be ready to start in Ann Arbor?

First off is the obvious starter for the upcoming season, Shea Patterson. Patterson had an electric season in 2018, throwing for 2,600 yards, 22 touchdowns and a 64.