In the recent NFL Draft, the Minnesota Vikings selected former University of Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy with the 10th overall pick.
The Vikings were long expected to take McCarthy, especially after the organization let Kirk Cousins leave for the Atlanta Falcons in the offseason.
During his college career, McCarthy started 28 games and only lost once.
After the Wolverines went 12-1 in 2022, the quarterback led the program to a perfect 15-0 record in 2023 and the national title.
In both seasons, McCarthy carried for 508 yards and tossed the ball for nearly 5,700 yards total.
Though many in the media have predicted that he won’t be able to run the ball as frequently in the NFL, McCarthy’s ability to evade detection is something the Vikings value.
As things stand right now, Minnesota intends to start veteran Sam Darnold in 2024 as McCarthy watches from the sidelines.
But when coaches felt their team needed a change, they often gave in to temptation and began their rookies.
It’s unclear if head coach Kevin O’Connell will take the same route..
