Charlie Campbell
The 2027 NFL Draft looks like it could be a deep year for quarterback talent. One of the quarterbacks who looks like a potential first-round pick is Notre Dame’s C.J. Carr. Carr took over as the starter in 2025 and had an impressive debut, leading the Fighting Irish to a 10-2 record. Carr completed 67 percent of his passes for 2,741 yards with 24 touchdowns and six interceptions. At 6-foot-3, 205 pounds, Carr has quality size and comes from a football family as the grandson of former Michigan head coach Lloyd Carr. In speaking with NFL sources, they compare C.J. Carr to San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy and Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix.
“I think he’s sort of Bo Nix-ish,” said a director of player personnel. “Not as mobile as Bo, but maybe a little more talented as a passer. C.J. won’t blow you away with physical talent, but he has elite intangibles. He would be great with a Sean Payton, McVay, or LaFleur.”
Nix was selected in the top-16 and led his team to the AFC Championship Game in his rookie season. Purdy was Mr. Irrelevant, but has led the 49ers to a Super Bowl.
“Watching him in person, he reminded me of Purdy,” said another source.
On top of impressing with his 2025 tape, team sources say that Carr looked really good at the Notre Dame pro day. Carr threw passes to Jeremiyah Love, Jadarian Price, Malachi Fields, and others.
“He was incredible at the pro day,” said the director of player personnel. “He hit 48-of-50 with zero practice time.”
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