J.J. McCarthy
21-Year-Old
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2024 Projections
Landed by Minnesota with 10th pick
The Vikings selected McCarthy in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, 10th overall.
ANALYSIS
The Vikings moved up from the 11th spot to nab McCarthy, who was almost universally expected to go before fellow quarterback Michael Penix (eighth overall, Atlanta). From that frame this could arguably be a good value for the Vikings. What's less clear is whether McCarthy is immediately prepared to take the starting Minnesota quarterback role from free agent pickup Sam Darnold. McCarthy (6-foot-3, 216 pounds) was extremely successful but largely untested at Michigan, where he averaged only 22.6 pass attempts per game over the last two years. The good news is that McCarthy raked with his otherwise limited pass volume, finishing his Michigan career completing 67.6 percent of his passes at 8.7 yards per pass, with 49 touchdowns versus 11 interceptions. If McCarthy can immediately earn the starting role in Minnesota then it would bode well for his long-term future, and it would also make him an immediate fantasy consideration if only for his enviable group of pass catchers (Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, T.J. Hockenson).
The Vikings moved up from the 11th spot to nab McCarthy, who was almost universally expected to go before fellow quarterback Michael Penix (eighth overall, Atlanta). From that frame this could arguably be a good value for the Vikings. What's less clear is whether McCarthy is immediately prepared to take the starting Minnesota quarterback role from free agent pickup Sam Darnold. McCarthy (6-foot-3, 216 pounds) was extremely successful but largely untested at Michigan, where he averaged only 22.6 pass attempts per game over the last two years. The good news is that McCarthy raked with his otherwise limited pass volume, finishing his Michigan career completing 67.6 percent of his passes at 8.7 yards per pass, with 49 touchdowns versus 11 interceptions. If McCarthy can immediately earn the starting role in Minnesota then it would bode well for his long-term future, and it would also make him an immediate fantasy consideration if only for his enviable group of pass catchers (Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, T.J. Hockenson).
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Measurables Review
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How do J.J. McCarthy's measurables compare to other quarterbacks?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 3"Weight
219 lbsShuttle Time
4.23 secCone Drill
6.82 secHand Length
9.00 inArm Length
31.63 in
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Starting job could take time
The Vikings appear set to take a methodical approach with the development of McCarthy, who they selected out of Michigan with the 10th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
McCarthy was reportedly somewhat of a desperation pick by the Vikings at that No. 10 spot, as the Falcons' selection of Michael Penix with the eighth overall pick threw a bit of a wrench into the plans of teams in need of a quarterback. Team brass is naturally now touting McCarthy's potential, but general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah noted Friday the Vikings are "not going to rush his development" and the final authority of when a promotion to the starting job occurs will be in the hands of head coach Kevin O'Connell.
McCarthy was reportedly somewhat of a desperation pick by the Vikings at that No. 10 spot, as the Falcons' selection of Michael Penix with the eighth overall pick threw a bit of a wrench into the plans of teams in need of a quarterback. Team brass is naturally now touting McCarthy's potential, but general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah noted Friday the Vikings are "not going to rush his development" and the final authority of when a promotion to the starting job occurs will be in the hands of head coach Kevin O'Connell.