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Ranking the top five Michigan quarterbacks of the Jim Harbaugh era

The years keep flying by and the amount of quarterbacks who have suited up for Jim Harbaugh at Michigan keep on increasing. There has been some reliable quarterback play through the years, some that wasn’t up to snuff. Here are the top five quarterbacks of the Harbaugh era.

5. J.J. McCarthy (2021-present)

Five-star recruit (No. 25 overall prospect), No. 5 QB in 2021 class

McCarthy may be No. 5 on the list now, but he’s likely to keep rising up this list. McCarthy showed flashes of his potential as a true freshman — he has a tremendous arm, he’s incredibly fast, Harbaugh says his attitude is like a kid in a candy store, he’s already a leader on the team, and he’s hungry for playing time and championships.