JJ McCarthy singles out former Michigan teammate given cold shoulder

Minnesota Vikings quarterback and former Michigan star J.J.

McCarthy believes Wolverines defensive end Josaiah Stewart was snubbed from All-America Team honors.

Having missed out on the inaugural expanded College Football Playoff bracket, the defending national champion Michigan are expected to face Alabama in the Reliaquest Bowl later this month.

The game will represent a rematch of last seasons Rose Bowl, where McCarthy led Michigan to victory .

Michigan failed to impress as they defended their crown without McCarthy and head coach Jim Harbaugh , who took his talents to the NFL s Los Angeles Chargers .

The Wolverines finished with a 7-5 record, although they ended the season on a high with victory over bitter rival Ohio State .

Travis Hunter's GPA surfaces after Colorado star's Heisman win USC hit with double blow as five-star recruit WR enters transfer portal with brother Despite the down year, McCarthy was keen to shine a light on the star players for his alma mater in 2024.

After the All-American teams were announced, McCarthy took to social media to lament a high-profile snub.

All-American #Snubbed, McCarthy posted on X on Monday.

He was referencing former teammate Stewart, who was left off the All-America Team honors list.

Stewart starred for a defense that struggled to deliver amid a stuttering offense throughout the season.

Stewart tallied 33 total tackles, 8.5 sacks, and two forced fumbles as he established himself as one of the better defensive ends in college football.

McCarthy didnt stop at Stewart; fellow Michigan players Mason Graham (First team), defensive tackle Kenneth Grant (Third), and cornerback Will Johnson (Third) also got shout-outs from the former quarterback.

Follow us on X for the best and latest in sports news Meanwhile, having been selected by the Vikings with the No.

10 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft , McCarthy suffered a torn meniscus in his preseason debut.

He underwent surgery on Aug.

14, prompting Minnesota to place him on injured reserve that ended his rookie season before it even began.

McCarthy is set to return fully healthy and back to his best by the start of offseason training camps ahead of the 2025 NFL season.

In his lone appearance in preseason this year, McCarthy was 11-of-17 passing for 188 yards, with a pair of touchdowns and an interception.

With Sam Darnold steadying the ship for the 12-2 Vikings, fans will have to wait until the 2025-2026 season to see what McCarthy - who went 27-1 during his time at Michigan - is fully capable of.

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