Michigan Transfer Target Has Surprising JJ McCarthy, Caleb Williams Connection
Michigan Transfer Target Has Surprising JJ McCarthy, Caleb Williams Connection originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The Michigan Wolverines hosted former Miami Hurricanes and East Carolina Pirates quarterback Jake Garcia this past week, teasing the possibility of adding another quarterback to their current room of players.
Advertisement
The Wolverines have been busy working with five-star freshman Bryce Underwood, former highly ranked QB Jadyn Davis and transfer Mikey Keene in hopes of stabilizing their playing rotation heading into the 2025-26 season.
Garcia was highly ranked coming out of high school, and has a surprising connection to former number one overall pick Caleb Williams and top ten draft pick JJ McCarthy, who led Michigan to the 2023-24 National Championship.
Jake Garica of the ECU Pirates in Sept. 2024. © James Guillory-Imagn Images
Garcia was ranked 16th among all quarterback prospects according to 247Sports.com coming out of high school in 2021, before committing to the Miami Hurricanes.
Advertisement
He was part of an outstanding group of future college quarterbacks at the time including McCarthy, who ranked 6th among all QBs.
Departed Texas Longhorns star Quinn Ewers ranked number one overall, followed by future Heisman winner Caleb Williams in the second spot followed by future first round pick Drake Maye at the fourth spot.
Garcia was ranked ahead of 2025 Heisman favorite Garrett Nussmeier of LSU and other familiar names including Illinois' Luke Altmyer at 30.
Current Wolverines wide receiver Donoven McCulley was listed as the 24th overall QB in the class before heading to Indiana and switching positions.
Advertisement
Garcia has plenty of experience with three seasons under his belt including two with the Hurricanes and one with the Pirates in 2024.
His statistics paint the picture of a player who must improve by leaps and bounds to become an effective college player.
He recorded 1,426 passing yards, eight touchdowns and 12 interceptions last season with ECU, completing 60.2 percent of his passes, suggesting he must greatly improve his accuracy and cut down on mistakes to become a high level quarterback.
Related: 4 Freshmen Who Could Start for Michigan Football This Season
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 15, 2025, where it first appeared.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Washington Post
13 minutes ago
- Washington Post
Panthers host the Oilers with 3-2 series lead
Edmonton Oilers (48-29-5, in the Pacific Division) vs. Florida Panthers (47-31-4, in the Atlantic Division) Sunrise, Florida; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Panthers -148, Oilers +124; over/under is 6.5 STANLEY CUP FINAL: Panthers lead series 3-2 BOTTOM LINE: The Florida Panthers host the Edmonton Oilers in the Stanley Cup Final with a 3-2 lead in the series. The teams meet Saturday for the eighth time this season. The Panthers won the last meeting 5-2. Brad Marchand scored two goals in the victory.
Yahoo
21 minutes ago
- Yahoo
F1 2025 Canadian Grand Prix: Winners and Losers Including George Russell and Max Verstappen
David Kirouac-Imagn Images The 2025 Canadian Grand Prix certainly didn't disappoint, serving up a blend of strategic plays and late-race fireworks. With George Russell nabbing a hard-fought win amidst a dramatic collision between McLaren teammates, there's plenty to unpack from Montreal. Advertisement Here's a look at who emerged as the biggest winners and losers from Round 11 of the 2025 season. Related: Final F1 movie trailer ignites anticipation ahead of June release Canadian Grand Prix Winner: George Russell | Mercedes Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images George Russell ran a perfect race to bring Mercedes its initial 2025 victory after starting from pole position. He began the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix from pole position for the second consecutive year before maintaining an advantage against Max Verstappen during the first laps. Russell adopted a standard two-stop tire strategy while effectively blocking Verstappen's pit stop attempts to protect his track position. Through his victory, Russell achieved his fourth career Grand Prix win while delivering the first Montreal triumph for a non-Lewis Hamilton Mercedes driver. Russell continues to be the picture of consistency with five podium finishes for the season, surpassing his total from last year. Related: George Russell set to cement Mercedes future with new deal P2 Winner: Max Verstappen | Red Bull Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images The second-place finish of Max Verstappen failed to extend his three-year Canadian Grand Prix win streak, yet he gained points to stay within striking distance of the driver's championship. The second-place start enabled him to maintain constant pressure on Russell at the beginning of the race despite radio chatter to the Red Bull team that his tires were 'fragile.' Throughout the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix, he maintained a competitive position thanks to the team's effective pit stop strategy, despite occasional delays from Mercedes. The P2 position proved vital to him since it diminished his championship gap against Oscar Piastri to 43 points. P3 Winner: Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images What a day for Kimi Antonelli. Antonelli achieved his first F1 podium finish by driving his Mercedes to a third-place position, which brought double points for the team. At age 18 years and 294 days, he became the third youngest driver to achieve a podium finish in Formula 1 history behind Max Verstappen and Lance Stroll. The 'Driver of the Day' prize went to Antonelli for his outstanding performance, during which he bypassed Oscar Piastri early and contested for podium spots throughout. Advertisement Related: Kimi Antonelli struggles mightily in first race at home Canadian Grand Prix Loser: Lando Norris Lando Norris crash McLaren F1 The incident between Lando Norris and his teammate, Oscar Piastri, during the Canadian Grand Prix ended his race in Montreal. Norris admitted he 'misjudged' his attempt to pass Piastri during the closing stages before making contact with the rear of his teammate's car while braking late. During the radio broadcast, he apologized to his team by saying, 'I was stupid,' and declared, 'It is all my fault.' The unfortunate incident resulted in a lost chance for points while ending his race with three laps left, which caused the Safety Car activation. Norris had not experienced a DNF since the 2024 Austrian Grand Prix. McLaren had a rare tough weekend, not reaching the podium. Loser: Ferrari (and Lewis Hamilton) Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images The Canadian Grand Prix proved difficult for Ferrari and Lewis Hamilton despite Charles Leclerc's fifth-place finish. During Lap 13, floor damage to his car resulted in a significant loss of downforce, which affected his performance throughout the race. He expressed his frustration on team radio, saying, 'I'm nowhere in this race, mate. I don't know what's happened.' His race performance suffered a hit when his team members and other drivers overtook him during pit stops, which led to a sixth-place finish and became the first driver in his 19-year F1 career to not score a podium in the opening 10 races of a season. Leclerc expressed confusion about the team's strategic choices, especially when they decided to fit hard tires without his agreement. The team lost its position as second in the Constructors' Championship to Mercedes. The drama in the Scuderia continues. Read More: Lewis Hamilton and The Ferrari Fiasco: Is the Dream Dead? Loser: Alex Albon | Williams Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images During the Spanish Grand Prix, Alex Albon recorded his second consecutive retirement after failing to finish the race. The Canadian Grand Prix started poorly for him as he lost control on the grass during the first lap, which forced him to move backward in the field. Early in the race, the Williams team detected a power unit issue, which eventually caused him to retire from competition. His radio discussion about strategy with the team became a source of frustration for Albon because he was the last driver to use medium tires, which made his challenging day worse. Advertisement Related: 'Ferrari is 2025's biggest disappointment,' former F1 driver says Related Headlines
Yahoo
26 minutes ago
- Yahoo
'Realistic' LAFC not as good as Chelsea
Los Angeles FC goalkeeper Hugo Lloris admits Chelsea are at a "different level" and that his side are the minnows of the group at the Club World Cup. The former Tottenham captain, now 38, will face English opposition again at the tournament in the United States at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Advertisement When asked about LAFC's prospects, after they won a play-off match against Mexican side Club America, he said: "We have nothing to lose, especially against an opponent like Chelsea. It will be hard, European clubs can do everything quicker. "We come here with a lot of humility. We just take it game by game. I cannot hide that the standard of the other opponents are higher than ours. Especially Chelsea, then Flamengo and Tunis is a competitive club in Africa. "Listen, we just want to come here to enjoy the competition, try to get the best result we can but we also have to be realistic, to compare an MLS game and a Club World Cup game is really hard." The former World Cup-winning goalkeeper with France added it isn't just European clubs that have player workload concerns with the addition of another competition, adding: "To be honest with you, when I came to the MLS, I expected a rhythm of games less intense than in Europe but then you realise you travel a lot. Advertisement "Everywhere is the same, there are a lot of competitions and players have to adapt to the schedule. "For us, as soon as we finish the tournament, we have to go back to a routine of the MLS games which is not easy either. I am not here to question the schedule. I am just here to tell you we are enjoying being here and to do our best." Lloris also said the match has no special significance as a former Spurs player but that he still "follows the news" about the club, and saw that manager Ange Postecoglou was sacked despite winning the Europa League and was replaced by former Brentford boss Thomas Frank last week. He added: "Nothing surprises me in football. But I don't know what happened inside the club so it really hard for me to judge. If they made this decision it is because they believe there is another option which is better for the future of the club. Advertisement "Thomas Frank did amazing job at Brentford. But Postecoglou deserves a lot of credit, the players as well, it is not easy to win that kind of competition "What Ange Postecoglou did was just remarkable. He brought this Europa League trophy, he brought a lot of joy to the Spurs community, a lot of pride as well and we all have to be thankful for that."
