The Draft Bomb · Prospect profile2027 Draft · BB #041
QB· #8 QB· Round 2· Tier 3 · Day 1 starter
CJ
Carr.
Bomb Grade
75.2/100
Big Board #41
QB· #8 QB· Round 2· Tier 3 · Day 1 starter
CJ
Carr.
Notre Dame· #13· Jr· Saline, Michigan· 6'2"· 215 lb(School-listed)
"An elite processor with the cleanest mechanics in his class, CJ Carr operates from the pocket like a ten-year veteran. His ball placement on intermediate routes is surgical, consistently enabling YAC. The question is whether his functional arm strength and lack of mobility will limit his NFL repertoire. He projects as a solid, dependable starter."
He threw for 2,741 yards with 24 touchdowns and six interceptions as a redshirt freshman starter at Notre Dame and enters 2026 in the QB1 conversation for the 2027 class.
What he does well
- 01Accuracy — Ball placement is the signature trait: 66.6 percent completions at 9.4 yards per attempt is efficiency and aggression together.
- 02Anticipation — He releases before the break rather than waiting to see separation, which is the throw that translates directly to Sundays.
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