Player comparison

CJ Carr

Dean Kindig

19-30 and 2 TD, 1 INT vs MIA; 16-26 and 1 TD, 1 INT vs USC. Started all 12 games. Finished the season with 195 completions and a 66.7% completion percentage. Threw for 2,741 yards and 24 touchdowns. His 24 touchdown passes thrown were tied for the most passing touchdowns in a players first 12 career starts at Notre Dame since 1966. Tossed a touchdown pass in all 12 games, the longest-streak by a Notre Dame quarterback since 2014. Had nine games with multiple touchdown throws. Added 33 yards on the ground and three rushing touchdowns. Carr is the grandson of legendary former Michigan head coach Lloyd Carr. CJ's father, Jason Carr, and his grandfather both have extensive histories working with and coaching players who went on to become prominent veterans on the Buffalo Bills.

Julian Sayin

Dean Kindig

13-20 and 1 TD in win vs Texas, in a role as highly conservative, mistake-free game-manager, but 25-32 3TD 2 INT vs Ohio U in a blowout win. Pocket movement 92.5 Passing Grade (1st in P4); 80% completion rate (6% better than the next best FBS QB). 81.2% Adjusted Comp (1st in P4); 73.9% Accurate-Throw Rate (1st in P4); 32 passing TDS. Some analysts like Yahoo's Nate Tice are slightly lower on his pro translating skills, projecting him as a Day 2 (third-to-fourth round) pick due to concerns about arm strength and creating outside the pocket. The Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback publicly praised the franchise's centerpiece, naming Buffalo's Josh Allen as one of his top favorite NFL quarterbacks to watch and study.