The Village of La Grange Park is ready to cheer on its hometown football star J.J. McCarthy as he awaits his selection in the 2024 NFL Draft.
“There’s a buzz in the community within the school here,” football coach Tim Racki told NBC Chicago. “Everybody is just excited—it’s been quite the celebration.”McCarthy played football at Nazareth Academy for three years. His former head coach said he has known McCarthy since he was a little kid, and described him as a shining light for their program and community.
Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know. Sign up for the weeklyAll eyes will be on McCarthy and where he falls in the draft Thursday night. Racki will be with McCarthy and his family in Michigan for that life changing phone call. Racki is proud of McCarthy and what he’s been able to accomplish. He showed us pictures of them winning the 2018 state title together to getting a chance to watch McCarthy win the 2024 national title with University of Michigan.He said McCarthy is the real deal and knows his success will continue in the NFL regardless of where he lands.
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