If this guy can be an above average passer, he is an instant heisman contender. Some of the best pure athletic ability I’ve seen in a QB in a long time.
I found this after an interview he did recently. He said he didn’t even play QB in high school until near the end of his recruitment!!! As a MICH FAN this kinda worries me 😬 But… he is undoubtedly elite as far as raw talent goes but almost all D1 QBs have been playing QB for their entire lives… hopefully he is a quick learner. We will see and I will be rooting for him! Go blue!
Bro did u even watch his film he’s throwing dots while getting tackled and accurate passes to wr in stride for huge gains. He’s definitely a qb with a great arm. Spring game kinda shows he takes a while to read a defense but hey that’s ok cause he can run and make plays. Only down side is if he takes to long to read he can miss a big pass but all qbs struggle with that. Guys a stud.
This reel shows a CRAZY amount of talent. There's some unbelievable plays with both arm and legs. He looks very raw though and I'm sure there is a lot of bad film on him but hopefully the coaches can bring out the best. I'excited to see this kid in 2/3 years. Go Blue!!!
I'm super excited for this guy. I think if Harbaugh stays, this is your guy. Jim's eyes light up when he talks about him being the best athlete on the team. It's gonna be Tebow UM style 😁🦾🦾🦾
@vsky6880 Minter was never staying. A lot of people are blaming Warde Manual for Harbaugh but I think he would have left even if he got the new contract done. His ultimate goal was to win a superbowl. Oh well. On to coach Moore.
Alex Orji I'm thinking is in line to step up and be amazing, JJ McCarthy in many ways paved the way for this, being slightly undersized himself, his mechanics, football "IQ" and situational awareness... as well as tenacity are the things that were leadership qualities I think everyone could absorb. Orji is more of the model as far as his physical build and athletic abilities that are observed are in line with the model of a dual threat quarterback. You weren't for mccarthy, I would say would be harder for Alex to transition, but because Sherrone Moore ran the offense, and this was the direction to go Michigan now has a stable of quarterbacks that is going to be ballin' out for years to come... Michigan's QB pen is deep It needs to stay that way, this kid is absolutely awesome... Is the right build, the right size, with the right athletics, the right giftings and the right acquired skill sets - for the right team at the right time! JJ McCarthy pave the way for the direction Michigan should have been going years ago.. now that they have seen the light, and they have tasted victory because of it, as they say: "those who stay will be champions!" M Go Blue 🏈
Congrats, Michigan really needed a 7 star quarterback for the 2025 class, I thought he was going to Georgia for sure, they’ll win a Super Bowl with him
Excelsior!!! I think the sky's the limit for this guy. If you haven't seen any pictures of this guy in his current physique then I highly suggest that you do. Its wild. He looks like he was built in a lab and that they spliced the DNA of DK Metcalf and Earl Campbell. Dude's an off the charts freak in every aspect. Hope he learns that position and what they're trying to get done at Michigan so he can display his otherworldly physique and his game got game for the world to see. Rooting for you A.O. GO N' GET IT!!! As always, Roll Tide 🐘 🐘 🐘 🌊
I'm hoping that michigan play him show him a little love. Need to keep this guy for a goooood back up. Give him a chance he's special. GoooooooBlue!!!!!!
@BeatClub0250 i wrote that last year and he can use last season since it was only 3 games. They can play up to 4 games and still redshirt. He's at 4 now with at least 1 game vs Bama. He could get a couple plays.
A lot of people are sleeping on Michigan entering this year but that will change when Orji starts throwing dimes & bombs to Moore, Morris, Walker, and Morgan. Also has Colston Loveland & THE DON for the checkdown throws.
He's right. Alex is inconsistent with his mechanics and his accuracy is all over the place. Big arm but if you can't hit what you aim at, it won't matter. He has time to learn though.
They are up for Dante Moore but he's not a lock for Michigan. I believe there are still no crystal balls for him. Gattis leaving hurts but Moore, Hart, Weiss and Bellamy being moved to WR coach as well as Harbaugh starting all helps with his recruitment.
@@Big10footballjunkies , Gattis leaving did not hurt Michigan's chances of getting Moore in any way at all. Gattis was a bad coach. Moore said he had very little contact with Gattis. He had most of his connection with Michigan through Matt Weiss. Gattis was in the dog house at Michigan for months before he left in a huff for Miami. If rumors were true, he could have been in some kind of trouble involving the recruitment of Xavier Worthy.
Michigan winning another championship even though JJ McCarthy gone everyone know Alex orji is a problem it's only gotten better now that he is starting permanently 😂😂😂😂 2.0 mike Vick and denard Robinson go blueee 🤣🤣🤣
His throwing needed a lot of work coming into college. Hopefully he makes a big leap working through spring ball. There are others that will be up for the job as well.
@@Big10footballjunkiesjj only threw it a couple times when he would come in for Cade . They tried setting up a throw against bama but there was nothing there and he stepped out of bounds. I think there’s a reason they brought him in towards the end of the season . He’s going to be the starter next year
@@Big10footballjunkiesI came here to see how he throws & what seems to be the issue? He looks great on these highlights. Have you heard anything of what he specifically needs to work on?
@@vjay714 From what i have heard he and Jayden both didn't progress a lot under Weiss but had a big jump in development under Campbell. I haven't heard what his weaknesses in the passing game but ill be very interested to see who comes out ahead after the spring game.
Well that comment sure didn’t age well did it? Hes about to start in ‘24 at U of M.😤 He’s better than Jaden Davis. Better than Dante Moore too. He’s staying. Watch out BIG10 fall of ‘24. Michigan vs everybody!!! Go BLUE!!!😤
Well most believe he would switch to linebacker like his brothers. 6'3" 225lbs he has the size and speed but I can see him switching to multiple positions.
I don't know why Michigan wanted this player, just like I didn't know why they wanted Joe Milton. He will probably transfer one day, just like Milton did.
If this guy can be an above average passer, he is an instant heisman contender. Some of the best pure athletic ability I’ve seen in a QB in a long time.
I can't believe I never saw the comparison before but Rose Bowl Texas Vince Young 👍 and Our guy Orji 🦾
I mean he’s clearly already above average, I don’t see anything here that wouldn’t say he isn’t
I found this after an interview he did recently. He said he didn’t even play QB in high school until near the end of his recruitment!!! As a MICH FAN this kinda worries me 😬 But… he is undoubtedly elite as far as raw talent goes but almost all D1 QBs have been playing QB for their entire lives… hopefully he is a quick learner. We will see and I will be rooting for him! Go blue!
Bro did u even watch his film he’s throwing dots while getting tackled and accurate passes to wr in stride for huge gains. He’s definitely a qb with a great arm. Spring game kinda shows he takes a while to read a defense but hey that’s ok cause he can run and make plays. Only down side is if he takes to long to read he can miss a big pass but all qbs struggle with that. Guys a stud.
Michigan should look to throw deep with him.
Run run run then open it up. Hope this is the key to success this year.
I think given time he can hit those deep balls, WR need to step up too.
His time has come. JJ is off to the NFL. Alex Orjie will become the next big thing.
This reel shows a CRAZY amount of talent. There's some unbelievable plays with both arm and legs. He looks very raw though and I'm sure there is a lot of bad film on him but hopefully the coaches can bring out the best. I'excited to see this kid in 2/3 years. Go Blue!!!
Yeah he is very inconsistent from throw to throw. Being an early enrollee with Mccarthy out helps get extra reps
@@Big10footballjunkies just keep getting him reps. Ability only gets you so far. Ask Joe Milton 😅😅😅
Aint that the truth. You gotta have that self drive
I think he looks much smoother and more natural than Milton tho. I always thought Milton looked kinda stiff and ran with heavy feet
I'm super excited for this guy. I think if Harbaugh stays, this is your guy. Jim's eyes light up when he talks about him being the best athlete on the team. It's gonna be Tebow UM style 😁🦾🦾🦾
I think JJ is probably staying.
@@Big10footballjunkies nope
@@Big10footballjunkies Neither JJ, nor JH, nor JM, nor BH stayed.
@vsky6880 Minter was never staying. A lot of people are blaming Warde Manual for Harbaugh but I think he would have left even if he got the new contract done. His ultimate goal was to win a superbowl. Oh well. On to coach Moore.
He's still going to be our guy! The world doesn't understand just how Elite Alex Orji is going to be!
The throw at 1:20 is absurd. 55 yards in the air rolling out to the right with the flick of his wrist
Yeah, that was pretty ridiculous for a high schooler on the role out smh Go Blue!
Omg ur right
I thought I was the only one that peep that out 57 yards rolling out...damn!
Just went back and watched it. Yea. That was an elite throw. Lol
Ma Eyes Got Wide Wen I Seen It.. 🔥🔥🔥🔥
This guys gonna run the league one day
This guy is incredible! WOW!
He could be amazing in 2024 if JJ leaves. I would think Orji would get the job over Davis.
@@Big10footballjunkiesDon’t forget about Denegal.
Yet he is on the bench now
Alex Orji I'm thinking is in line to step up and be amazing, JJ McCarthy in many ways paved the way for this, being slightly undersized himself, his mechanics, football "IQ" and situational awareness... as well as tenacity are the things that were leadership qualities I think everyone could absorb.
Orji is more of the model as far as his physical build and athletic abilities that are observed are in line with the model of a dual threat quarterback.
You weren't for mccarthy, I would say would be harder for Alex to transition, but because Sherrone Moore ran the offense, and this was the direction to go Michigan now has a stable of quarterbacks that is going to be ballin' out for years to come...
Michigan's QB pen is deep
It needs to stay that way, this kid is absolutely awesome... Is the right build, the right size, with the right athletics, the right giftings and the right acquired skill sets - for the right team at the right time!
JJ McCarthy pave the way for the direction Michigan should have been going years ago.. now that they have seen the light, and they have tasted victory because of it, as they say: "those who stay will be champions!"
M Go Blue 🏈
Congrats, Michigan really needed a 7 star quarterback for the 2025 class, I thought he was going to Georgia for sure, they’ll win a Super Bowl with him
Alex I need you to become what ik you can become it's in your hands now 🤞🏾〽️〽️
Has to keep working on his footwork. That is his biggest thing that causes inaccurate throws.
Excelsior!!! I think the sky's the limit for this guy. If you haven't seen any pictures of this guy in his current physique then I highly suggest that you do. Its wild. He looks like he was built in a lab and that they spliced the DNA of DK Metcalf and Earl Campbell. Dude's an off the charts freak in every aspect. Hope he learns that position and what they're trying to get done at Michigan so he can display his otherworldly physique and his game got game for the world to see. Rooting for you A.O. GO N' GET IT!!! As always, Roll Tide 🐘 🐘 🐘 🌊
That pass at 1:24 is insane. He threw that ball 55 yards, off balance and on the run.
The move the receiver put on were nasty who is that guy
That was amazing arm strength. I didn’t realize Orji has an absolute canon for an arm.
I'm hoping that michigan play him show him a little love. Need to keep this guy for a goooood back up. Give him a chance he's special. GoooooooBlue!!!!!!
I think everybody is sleeping on him in that Michigan QB race
He is red shirting this season. He has a long ways to go but has a lot of potential.
@@Big10footballjunkieshe didn't redshirt this yr
@BeatClub0250 i wrote that last year and he can use last season since it was only 3 games. They can play up to 4 games and still redshirt. He's at 4 now with at least 1 game vs Bama. He could get a couple plays.
Anthony Richardson v2
Hopefully we can utilize him unlike florida
0:29 alright that throw is pretty ridiculous
A lot of people are sleeping on Michigan entering this year but that will change when Orji starts throwing dimes & bombs to Moore, Morris, Walker, and Morgan. Also has Colston Loveland & THE DON for the checkdown throws.
Just casually throws a 55 yard bomb in stride while on the run
Still needs lots of work on passing though. Hopefully he is the guy bc of his running ability will help the team tremendously.
How is he only a 3 star? That's baffling, that release and ball placement are 4-5 star caliber.
I'll be doing a podcast on all the recruits soon.
It’s a highlight reel is how. He is not the most consistent guy. Lots of tools though
He's right. Alex is inconsistent with his mechanics and his accuracy is all over the place. Big arm but if you can't hit what you aim at, it won't matter. He has time to learn though.
Michigan may already have Dante more on the team I hope they realize it
They are up for Dante Moore but he's not a lock for Michigan. I believe there are still no crystal balls for him. Gattis leaving hurts but Moore, Hart, Weiss and Bellamy being moved to WR coach as well as Harbaugh starting all helps with his recruitment.
@@Big10footballjunkies , Gattis leaving did not hurt Michigan's chances of getting Moore in any way at all. Gattis was a bad coach. Moore said he had very little contact with Gattis. He had most of his connection with Michigan through Matt Weiss. Gattis was in the dog house at Michigan for months before he left in a huff for Miami. If rumors were true, he could have been in some kind of trouble involving the recruitment of Xavier Worthy.
He letting the joint fly
This plays like a Alabama quarterback we gotta get him to commit to Michigan Wolverines
He is committed to Michigan. Flipped him on early signing day.
He’s already committed 🤷🏾♂️
He did.
There is no room for him
@@brettbeaver103 JJ gone in 2 years. There will be room
Like a TAYSOM HILL utilixed SPECIALIST For those formations .short yardage, goal line as Taysom was employed by the NFL saints ! And beyond.
That bomb at 0:29 is NFL level. Question is why is his completion percentage so low?
He is inconsistent from throw to throw. Throws a dart 1 throw and the next is 4 for over the wr head
It's low because he's not a great QB. Come on man! Were you on the Joe M ilton band wagon too?
Shoulda went to Tech. Michigan gonna use him like Taysom Hill . Woulda been a day 1 starter at V tech
I demand a jersey in caps! 😂
Have you seen him recently? He could be a real threat back there if he gets his accuracy more consistent.
Another "leaper" to replace Hassan :)
Michigan winning another championship even though JJ McCarthy gone everyone know Alex orji is a problem it's only gotten better now that he is starting permanently 😂😂😂😂 2.0 mike Vick and denard Robinson go blueee 🤣🤣🤣
😂
Oh Michigan is going to be dangerous again with this dude under center
I am hoping he gets the starting jobs.
Imma sayv this wait till the pros this is like playing backyard football its too easy
He's got a lot to prove before he thinks about the pros. I hope he can improve and be a real option after JJ leaves.
why did he not throw one pass in a game since hes been at Michigan?
His throwing needed a lot of work coming into college. Hopefully he makes a big leap working through spring ball. There are others that will be up for the job as well.
@@Big10footballjunkiesjj only threw it a couple times when he would come in for Cade . They tried setting up a throw against bama but there was nothing there and he stepped out of bounds. I think there’s a reason they brought him in towards the end of the season . He’s going to be the starter next year
@di114n2 that is possible but I think they brought him in at the end of the season bc of his athleticism to make a play.
@@Big10footballjunkiesI came here to see how he throws & what seems to be the issue? He looks great on these highlights. Have you heard anything of what he specifically needs to work on?
@@vjay714 From what i have heard he and Jayden both didn't progress a lot under Weiss but had a big jump in development under Campbell. I haven't heard what his weaknesses in the passing game but ill be very interested to see who comes out ahead after the spring game.
Dotssss
He's going to jump in the portal and head straight to Boulder. Watch....
No he is not. This is more than likely the starting QB next season if JJ jumps to the NFL
Well that comment sure didn’t age well did it? Hes about to start in ‘24 at U of M.😤 He’s better than Jaden Davis. Better than Dante Moore too. He’s staying. Watch out BIG10 fall of ‘24.
Michigan vs everybody!!! Go BLUE!!!😤
He a national champ 🏆 n now go start qb for Michigan next season
No way he’s 6 foot three….
He is listed at 6'2 or 6'3" everywhere that i can see. I have not met him in person.
He can play rb too if he dont play qb
Well most believe he would switch to linebacker like his brothers. 6'3" 225lbs he has the size and speed but I can see him switching to multiple positions.
@@Big10footballjunkies , Thunder at Touch The Banner thinks he might end up at LB too.
From what I'm hearing, Orji is way ahead of Jayden Denegal who is the other freshman QB. So he might be staying at QB.
@@Big10footballjunkies 💯⭐💪🏿
Just heard news my nigga getting snaps at Rb in fall practice. Hopefully he get some run this year he a hidden gem for us. ⭐💪🏿✊🏿🔥💨
I don't know why Michigan wanted this player, just like I didn't know why they wanted Joe Milton. He will probably transfer one day, just like Milton did.
He has a lot of upside. Unlike Milton, Alex would switch positions if QB doesn't work out.
UM is in big trouble in 2024 if he's the starter.
We will see. Long time before the season starts.