Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy chances to win offensive rookie 2024 season
The Minnesota Vikings selected quarterback J.J. McCarthy with the 10th overall pick, with hopes that they have found their franchise guy. After Kirk Cousins left in free agency to sign with the Atlanta Falcons, the Minnesota Vikings landed on Michigan's J.J. McCarthy to replace him.
Fresh off a national championship win and undefeated season with the Michigan Wolverines, McCarthy brings a winning pedigree and impressive credentials to a Vikings team eager to improve on their 7-10 record from last season.During his final college season in 2023, McCarthy led the Wolverines to a national championship and earned several prestigious awards along the way. He was named the Griese-Brees Big Ten Quarterback of the Year and made the first-team All-Big Ten Conference.
His stats were equally impressive as his accolades. McCarthy ranked sixth in the FBS with a school-record 72.3% completion percentage, completing 240 of 332 passes. His passing stats for the season included 2,991 yards, 22 touchdowns, and only four interceptions. McCarthy showcased his mobility by rushing for 202 yards and three touchdowns on 64 carries, averaging 3.2 yards per attempt. He started all 15 games for the national champions, demonstrating his durability and consistency.
McCarthy will have the opportunity to learn from Kevin O'Connell and likely QB backup Sam Darnold, who has been around the league but is not starting QB caliber.McCarthy was one of the most pro-ready QB's available in the draft, "I think the tools are there. The arm talent is definitely there. He can throw with a ton of velocity, he needs to learn to throw with some touch. But again, if we're talking about translating to an NFL offense, maybe he's the closest one.
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