Breaking Down Jack Tuttle's Game
When you lose an uber-talented quarterback like JJ McCarthy, it's really hard to envision anyone taking over for him, but someone will have to for Michigan this fall. Jack Tuttle will fight for the job after receiving a 7th year of eligibility and he's no slouch.
Tuttle actually started his career at Utah in 2018 but he redshirted while there. For the 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 seasons, Tuttle was at Indiana where he threw 182 passes for 901 yards, five touchdowns and six interceptions. He had a completion percentage of 57.1 and also racked up 79 yards rushing. Tuttle wasn't asked to run much while playing for the Hoosiers but he has shown that he can.
Last year while backing up McCarthy, Tuttle did the most with his limited reps. He was pretty effective when called upon, completing 15-of-17 pass attempts for 130 yards and a touchdown. He also ran for 35 yards on just four attempts.
Pros
- More experienced than any other quarterback on Michigan's roster.
- Good enough velocity on his footballs to make all the throws.
- Has a pretty strong arm and feels comfortable throwing his footballs on the move — not on JJ McCarthy's level, but on a level where it works.
- Athleticism has shown through in small glimpses.
- Great size at 6-4, 210 pounds.
Cons
- While at Indiana, appeared slow to process defenses at times, which led to the six interceptions.
- Has dealt with the injury bug over the years.
- Will turn 25 in April 2024.
Overall, Tuttle has shown a pretty high level of athleticism and toughness and also appears to have enough arm strength to be effective against solid defenses in the Big Ten. With quarterbacks, so many things are between the ears and before and after the game starts, so it'll be very interesting to see how Tuttle develops and chases the starting job under Kirk Campbell and Sherrone Moore.
