McCarthy played college football for the Michigan Wolverines, seeing playing time as a true freshman backup in 2021. In 2022, McCarthy led Michigan to an undefeated regular season, a Big Ten Conference championship and a berth in the 2022–23 College Football Playoff (CFP).

J.J. McCarthy School: Michigan Position: QB 6-3, 197lb (190cm, 89kg) Heisman Voting: 10th in 2023 Draft: 1st round, 10th overall of the 2024 NFL draft by the Minnesota Vikings

J.J. McCarthy (9) QB - CAREER GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS CAREER HIGHS Passing • Attempts: 37 - vs. Purdue (Nov. 4, 2023) • Completions: 28 - at Indiana (Oct. 8,...

ESPN Fantasy Projection: The 10th overall pick of the 2024 NFL draft, McCarthy suffered a meniscus injury during the preseason and will miss his rookie campaign. McCarthy was 27-1 as a starter...

19 hours ago · Former Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy, the 10th overall pick in the 2024 draft, had hopes of contributing on the field for the Vikings during his rookie season but never received the opportunity.

Apr 25, 2024 · View photos of Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy who was selected No. 10 overall in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. McCarthy became the 19 th player ever selected in the Top 10 by the...

Jan 14, 2024 · ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — J.J. McCarthy, Michigan’s national-championship winning quarterback, is skipping his senior season to enter the NFL draft. McCarthy made the …

Jan 14, 2024 · J.J. McCarthy, the man anointed by Jim Harbaugh as the greatest QB in Michigan football history, will not return to Ann Arbor for a senior season.

Apr 26, 2024 · Minnesota Vikings trade up for J.J. McCarthy, who becomes 2nd QB in Michigan football history drafted in NFL first round, joining Jim Harbaugh.

Jul 19, 2024 · Former Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy, who was selected No. 10 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2024 NFL Draft, has reportedly signed his first rookie deal with the franchise.