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J.J. McCarthy to Patriots, Drake Maye to Vikings in Bucky Brooks' 2024 NFL Mock Draft

It's been four years since Tom Brady departed the New England Patriots, but one draft expert predicted that the team will have another former Michigan quarterback under center in 2024.

In his latest mock draft, NFL.com's Bucky Brooks predicted that the Patriots will use the No. 3 pick to select J.J. McCarthy.

"Given Tom Brady's success with the Patriots, taking McCarthy -- the best quarterback in Michigan history -- could be the move for Eliot Wolf," Brooks stated. "Despite his inexperience as a passer, McCarthy's athleticism, intangibles and winning pedigree could fit Jerod Mayo's profile for a QB1.