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CJ Carr compares himself to Brock Purdy, seeks NFL draft attention

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 12:16 AM

Last updated Oct 20, 2026

CJ Carr compares himself to Brock Purdy, seeks NFL draft attention

Summary

CJ Carr, the Notre Dame quarterback, receives comparisons to Brock Purdy from Mel Kiper Jr. as his performance improves midway through the 2026 season. Carr has completed 135 of 167 pass attempts for 1,639 yards, with 16 touchdowns and one interception. He aims to declare for the NFL Draft after this season. The Fighting Irish, currently ranked No. 4, are on a bye week and will resume play against Navy on October 31.

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Key Details

•CJ Carr compares his play to Brock Purdy's under Mel Kiper Jr.
•Carr has thrown 16 touchdowns so far this season.
•The Fighting Irish are ranked No. 4 with a current record of 6-1.
•Notre Dame is on a bye week before facing Navy on October 31.

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12:16 AMYahoo Sports — Notre Dame star CJ Carr gets head turning Brock Purdy comparison from Mel Kiper Jr.

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CJ Carr finds himself in line with Brock Purdy, as Mel Kiper Jr. believes this is a proper comparison, with the former going through Notre Dame’s 2026 campaign . Carr is going through the third season of his NFL career with the Fighting Irish. He has impressed halfway through the campaign as he aspires to be a high pick in the NFL Draft when he […] The post Notre Dame star CJ Carr gets head turning Brock Purdy comparison from Mel Kiper Jr. appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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