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Michigan's J.J. McCarthy will be center of 2024 NFL Draft debate storm

J.J. McCarthy is known for walking barefoot out onto the pregame field, leaning up against the base of the goal post and meditating. He so appreciates the soothing beats of reggae that he named his dog "Marley." His teammates say his day-to-day demeanor never sways — positive vibes only.

Maybe he is perfectly equipped for what is coming.

The NFL Draft ringer.

There is always one. There is always a player, often a quarterback, who inspires not just debate, but at times passionate support and/or vitriol, concerning his projected abilities at the next level.