SMU’s tough, stat-packed QB with big-game poise
J.J. McDermott stands out as a durable, high-volume passer who left a major mark at SMU, including 3,421 passing yards in the 2011 season and 3,911 career passing yards, the kind of production that screams command and consistency[5]. He’s the type of quarterback who earns respect by keeping drives alive and carrying an offense, not by flash alone, and his SMU profile still identifies him as a Mustang quarterback[1]. For a team looking for a steady, experienced leader with proven passing chops, he looks like a fit; for one chasing raw athletic fireworks, he’s more grinders’ delight than highlight-reel magician.
