J.J. McCarthy was drafted No. 10 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2024 NFL Draft out of Michigan. 10 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 4 career approximate value
2024 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 10 · #10 overall
J.J. McCarthy Michigan Draft
J.J. McCarthy was drafted No. 10 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2024 NFL Draft out of Michigan. 10 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 4 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #10
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2024
- NFL games
- 10
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 4131st at Michigan
The pick
How J.J. McCarthy came off the board in 2024.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- College
-
Michigan
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 219 lbs
- Hometown
- La Grange Park, IL
- Pre-draft board
- No. 9 prospect92.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
10 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 4 career approximate value
- Games played
- 10
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 4131st among Michigan picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 4100% of career value
- Final season
- 20251 years after the draft
Around pick 10
Who came off the board on either side of J.J. McCarthy.
Washington
Penn State
Oregon
Michigan in the 2024 draft
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Elvis Grbac
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#57
Chad Henne
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
J.J. McCarthy in the 2024 NFL Draft
J.J. McCarthy is a Quarterback out of Michigan selected No. 10 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2024 NFL Draft. 10 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 4 career approximate value Michigan has produced 231 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was J.J. McCarthy drafted?
J.J. McCarthy was selected No. 10 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2024 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 10). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2024/j-j-mccarthy.
What college did J.J. McCarthy play for?
J.J. McCarthy played college football at Michigan in the Big Ten. See every Michigan draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/michigan-wolverines.
How did J.J. McCarthy's NFL career turn out?
10 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 4 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2024/j-j-mccarthy.