Okay, so it's been a long time since I've done regular posting, and that includes missing a bunch of commitment posts. Life gets very hectic sometimes, and I'm in one of those stretches. But I happen to have some rare free time today and the spring game is closer in the rearview mirror, so I'm reviewing Tommy Carr today.
Saline (MI) Saline quarterback Tommy Carr committed to Michigan on November 16, 2025. He was previously committed to Miami-OH and also had offers from Eastern Michigan, Iowa State, Rutgers, Wake Forest, and a few others.
The 6'4", 185 lb. pound Carr completed 176/254 passes (69.4%) for 2,734 yards, 37 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions as a senior in 2025. He also ran for 276 yards and 8 touchdowns.
RANKINGS
ESPN: 3-star, 79 grade, #24 pocket QB
Rivals: 4-star, #23 QB, #336 overall
247 Sports: 4-star, 91 grade, #15 QB
Hit the jump for more.
Carr was generally overlooked by Michigan's staff early in the process as they pursued other quarterbacks, including Brady Hart (who was committed to Michigan at one time before re-classifying to 2025 and signed with Texas A&M) and eventual Michigan signee Brady Smigiel. With Smigiel suffering a knee injury that will force him to miss the 2026 season, the Wolverines pursued a second quarterback in the class, leading them to eventually offer Carr.
Tommy Carr is the younger brother of Notre Dame starting quarterback C.J. Carr, and both are the grandsons of former Michigan head coach Lloyd Carr. Jason Carr, Tommy and C.J.'s dad, also played quarterback at Michigan in a backup role. And his other grandfather is former Michigan All-American defensive back Tom Curtis, who holds the Michigan record for interceptions in a season (10) and in a career (25).
Tommy is a smooth, lanky athlete whose agility and overall athleticism are shown in the way he plays quarterback. He stands tall in the pocket and has a nice, easy throwing motion with a high release. His change of direction skills and pocket awareness are impressive, and he can move the chains with his feet, preferably followed up by a slide or an attempt to get out of bounds. His height and high release make him an effective thrower over the middle, and he shows nice touch on throws to the outside, which should help him on back shoulder fades, corner routes, and other out-breaking routes.
Carr lacks great velocity on his throws, which may come as he focuses on football and adding weight and strength. He does not have great speed, but there's enough of it to help him get outside the pocket and do some things with his legs to keep defenses honest and move the ball if the play breaks down. He needs to continue working on his feet, which can sometimes get stagnant and not be aligned with his target.
Overall, Carr is an above average athlete with a solid pedigree. His experience as a two-year starter at Saline and his familial football background suggest there's plenty of upside. I was reminded of two former Michigan starters when watching his highlights, though I'm not making a one-to-one comparison: his pocket stature and release reminded me a little of Tom Brady, and his movement skills made me think of Shea Patterson. Interestingly, both Brady and Patterson had baseball backgrounds, and so does Carr.
Michigan has had several players from Saline over the years, though not many have had a great impact. Some examples are former starting quarterback Nick Sheridan (now Michigan State's offensive coordinator), fullback/defensive tackle Vince Helmuth, and kicker Ryan Tice. The Wolverines also have a commitment from Louis Esposito, a 2027 offensive lineman who is the son of former Michigan (now Baltimore Ravens) defensive line coach Lou Esposito.
Carr is the only player from the state of Michigan to sign with the Wolverines in the class of 2026.
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