Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr pursues NFL draft prospect status
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 2:38 AM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026
Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr is currently one of the highest-paid players in college football, reportedly earning $3 million this season through NIL deals with brands such as Gatorade and New Balance. Following a 10-2 season, Carr is considered a top-tier NFL draft prospect with some analysts projecting him as a potential top-five pick in 2027. Despite his family history with the Michigan football program, including his grandfather and former Wolverines coach Lloyd Carr, the quarterback joined Notre Dame after opting against his home-state university. Carr maintains a private personal life and remains focused on his performance with the Fighting Irish as they compete for a national title. Current draft projections from national analysts highlight his mechanical consistency and efficiency as a passer as key factors driving his professional potential.
- •CJ Carr signed a reported $3 million NIL deal this season.
- •Draft projections list Carr as a potential top-three pick in the 2027 NFL draft.
- •Carr is the grandson of former Michigan head coach Lloyd Carr.
- •He recorded 12 career starts at Notre Dame entering the current season.
- •Endorsement partners for the quarterback include Gatorade and New Balance.
- 2:38 AMYahoo Sports — Notre Dame CB Leonard Moore: NIL Deal, Family, and NFL Draft Predictions
- 2:29 AMYahoo Sports — Notre Dame QB CJ Carr: NIL Deal, Family, Girlfriend & NFL Draft Predictions
"From NIL deals to his famous football family, here's everything you need to know about Notre Dame QB CJ Carr, including his NFL Draft stock. The post Notre Dame QB CJ Carr: NIL Deal, Family, Girlfriend & NFL Draft Predictions appeared first on HEAVY.
"Notre Dame CB Leonard Moore is an NFL Draft prospect with growing attention around his projection, NIL deal and notable family background. The post Notre Dame CB Leonard Moore: NIL Deal, Family, and NFL Draft Predictions appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 2:38 AMNotre Dame CB Leonard Moore: NIL Deal, Family, and NFL Draft Predictions
Notre Dame CB Leonard Moore is an NFL Draft prospect with growing attention around his projection, NIL deal and notable family background. The post Notre Dame CB Leonard Moore: NIL Deal, Family, and NFL Draft Predictions appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 2:29 AMNotre Dame QB CJ Carr: NIL Deal, Family, Girlfriend & NFL Draft Predictions
From NIL deals to his famous football family, here's everything you need to know about Notre Dame QB CJ Carr, including his NFL Draft stock. The post Notre Dame QB CJ Carr: NIL Deal, Family, Girlfriend & NFL Draft Predictions appeared first on HEAVY.
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