J.J. McCarthy, Michigan’s five-star 2021 quarterback, is transferring and will play his final season at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, citing the uncertainty of high school fall sports in his home state of Illinois.
McCarthy, who led Nazareth Academy to a state title as a sophomore and a runner-up finish last season, shared on social media on Monday that he is thankful for his teammates and Nazareth coach Tim Racki. He asked his decision be respected and is declining interviews.
“Due to the uncertainty of fall sports in the State of Illinois, I will be finishing my education at IMG Academy in Bradenton, FL beginning the summer of 2020,” McCarthy wrote.