Michigan Football Quarterback Alex Orji Trending Upwards

HOUSTON — In just a few days, JJ McCarthy will lead his Wolverines into battle against the Washington Huskies in the program’s first-ever National Championship Game. On Saturday, we heard from QB coach Kirk Campbell and others on a number of potential future Michigan football quarterback choices, including sophomore star Alex Orji, who has been turning heads and causing some major buzz over the past few months.

Michigan football quarterback Alex Orji earning some high praise

When we were in LA for the Rose Bowl, I had a chance to speak with Jim Harbaugh about Michigan football quarterback Alex Orji, a sophomore, whom Harbaugh compared to Alabama standout Jalen Milroe. Of course, Orji is far less polished, but he could be a major weapon for the Maize and Blue down the line if these comparisons pan out.

On Saturday, Michigan football quarterback coach Kirk Campbell gave the latest on his QB room, including an update for Alex Orji, a sophomore athlete for the Wolverines who is said to be a major athletic freak.

“Obviously what the fans have seen is him run it a lot, but his throwing is what’s the most impressive and the most production,” Campbell said. “His footwork, his fundamentals, getting everything tied to his throw — his timing is where the real development has happened. And he has an extremely bright future if he keeps trending in that direction.”