Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy and running back Blake Corum both declared for the NFL draft on Sunday. The move follows a national championship win over Washington just a week before.
“I have talked to many in and out of football, including my family, Coach Harbaugh, and many who’s opinions I greatly admire and respect,” McCarthy wrote on Instagram. “This decision was not easy and how could it be—I love my teammates, I love my coaches, and I love it here in Ann Arbor.”
Corum opted to go visual with his announcement and posted a goodbye video after his senior season. The tailback finished his collegiate career with 58 rushing touchdowns and is a two-time All-American.
Michigan, thank you for everything!! Onto the next chapter in my journey!! #2024nfldraft pic.twitter.com/ue6W0GPGvm
— #2⃣BeSavage (@blake_corum) January 14, 2024
Meanwhile, McCarthy finishes his collegiate career after tallying 2,991 yards and 22 touchdowns to just four interceptions in 2023. With both stars departing the program, it will be a very unfamiliar territory for the Wolverines offense in 2024.
