J.J. McCarthy

The Minnesota Vikings have selected QB J.J. McCarthy with the No. 10 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.

Fantasy Impact

The Vikings traded up with the Jets to make the pick and select their quarterback of the future. The full terms of the trade are the Vikings receiving picks 10 and 203 and the Jets receiving 11, 129, and 157. McCarthy improved his draft stock with a stellar 2023 season for Michigan. He will benefit from a talented group of pass catchers already established on the Vikings’ roster.

According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, the "most popular answer" at No. 2 he's heard from NFL executives in the know with Washington Commanders GM Adam Peters is Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy.

Fantasy Impact

McCarthy has been a late-process riser, elevating his stock from a late-Day 1/early-Day 2 QB to a top-10 hopeful. While many anticipate he could be a trade-up target for a team like the Minnesota Vikings, the reigning CFP National Championship QB seems to be a potential favorite to go No. 2, according to league circles. The Commanders traded away QB Sam Howell and signed Marcus Mariota.

The Washington Commanders are scheduled to meet with J.J. McCarthy on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

McCarthy previously met with the Giants last week. There continues to be smoke on him being drafted as early as the top-six next month.

J.J. McCarthy reportedly plans to throw for scouts at the NFL Combine.

Fantasy Impact

Coming off a National Championship, there has been a lot of buzz around McCarthy recently with some suggesting he could be a top three-to-four quarterback drafted off the board. The Giants and Raiders are two teams he has been linked to early on.