Tigers catcher James McCann tried out to be Michigan's quarterback next season
The University of Michigan already has its quarterback for next season -- junior Wilton Speight led the Wolverines to the Orange Bowl in 2016 -- but that won't stop Tigers catcher James McCann from following his (offseason) dreams.
I believe I have one more year of eligibility.... just saying @CoachJim4UM @UMichFootball #DETCaravan pic.twitter.com/zOsUdp8at8
— James McCann (@JamesMcCann34) January 20, 2017
The Tigers stopped by the campus on Friday afternoon, Day 2 of their 2017 Winter Caravan. While he was there, McCann took some snaps to show coach Jim Harbaugh his stuff:
💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼@UMichFootball #DETCaravan pic.twitter.com/wGp6xzSX20
— James McCann (@JamesMcCann34) January 20, 2017
Hey, if his arm behind the plate translates to the pocket, he might be worth a second look. He's certainly fired up:
.@JamesMcCann34 just following the tradition 🏈. #DETCaravan #GoBlue pic.twitter.com/fzG41APLqc
— Detroit Tigers (@tigers) January 20, 2017
As long as he's back on the diamond come April.