Big-Arm Transfer QB Who Rewrote Syracuse’s Passing Record Book
McCord stands out as a prototypical pocket passer with NFL size, quick processing, and the confidence to attack downfield; in 2024 he led the FBS with 4,779 passing yards and helped power Syracuse’s record comeback win over Miami, showing both volume production and late-game poise. He is a strong fit for teams that want a timing-based passing game and a quarterback comfortable carrying the offense through heavy usage, though his value is highest in systems built to maximize rhythm, anticipation, and arm talent rather than off-script scrambling.
