J.J. McCarthy has only started in six games this season for the Minnesota Vikings, but the majority of his performances have already been poor enough for some to start wondering if the team should consider other options at quarterback in 2026.
Well, in a recent 2026 NFL mock draft from ProFootballNetwork.com's Ian Cummings, he has the Vikings doing just that.
In his latest seven-round 2026 NFL mock draft, Cummings has Minnesota using a third-round selection on current Duke quarterback Darian Mensah.
Minnesota Vikings put more pressure on J.J. McCarthy with selection in recent 2026 NFL mock draft
With this pick, the Vikings aren't totally bailing on McCarthy, but they're not putting all their eggs in his basket for the 2026 season either.