JUST IN: NFL executives believe that Los Angeles Chargers, employed unconventional methods to sway the outcome of the 2024 NFL Draft….

Following his triumph in securing a national championship with the Michigan Wolverines, Jim Harbaugh brought a considerable contingent of his coaching staff to the Los Angeles Chargers. Despite not intending to bring quarterback J.J. McCarthy along to California, there’s speculation within NFL circles that Harbaugh might be leveraging his former quarterback to influence the upcoming 2024 NFL Draft.

Harbaugh has been effusive in his praise for McCarthy for months. During the NFL league meetings, the Chargers’ head coach asserted that McCarthy stands out as the premier quarterback prospect in the 2024 NFL Draft, irrespective of market size or weather conditions.

Recently, Harbaugh returned to Ann Arbor for Michigan’s Pro Day, where McCarthy notably caught his attention. While Harbaugh was present to support all his former players, he singled out McCarthy as the standout performer, describing it as the most impressive pro day performance he’s ever witnessed from a quarterback.

This isn’t the first time Harbaugh has showered McCarthy with accolades, often drawing comparisons to former quarterback Andrew Luck, one of the most highly regarded NFL Draft prospects in history.

Despite Harbaugh’s continuous praise, he isn’t considering McCarthy with the Chargers’ fifth overall pick, as the team is firmly committed to Justin Herbert. However, some evaluators in the league believe there may be ulterior motives behind Harbaugh’s relentless endorsement of McCarthy.

Throughout the pre-draft process, McCarthy has garnered significant attention, with speculation now suggesting that the Washington Commanders might select him with the second overall pick. In an in-depth analysis by Charles Robinson of Yahoo Sports, numerous scouts, general managers, and executives around the league suggest that Harbaugh’s persistent promotion of McCarthy may not merely be admiration, but a strategic ploy to influence the draft.

According to Robinson’s findings, many evaluators see Harbaugh’s continuous praise of McCarthy as more than just enthusiasm, with some viewing it as a calculated move to manipulate the draft. Some within the league believe that since the Chargers don’t need a quarterback, every quarterback taken before their pick would be considered a win for Harbaugh. Others suspect that there might be a hidden agenda behind Harbaugh’s comments, speculating that he could be orchestrating a plan to ensure a certain player falls into his team’s lap.