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J.J. McCarthy not the only noteworthy draft prospect to visit Patriots this week

After previously hosting fellow projected first-round picks Drake Maye and Jayden Daniels on pre-draft weeks, the New England Patriots have another big name in town this week. Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy had dinner with the team on Sunday night, and is going through an official Top-30 visit on Monday.

Projected to come off the board within the first 10 selections later this month, McCarthy is a polarizing prospect. While he offers some intriguing traits, led Michigan to a National Championship in 2023, and posted some solid numbers in his two seasons as a starter — 482-of-713 (67.