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J.J. McCarthy Thrills Vikings Fans After Draft-Day Trade with Jets to Replace Cousins

The Minnesota Vikings have selected Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy with the No. 10 overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft.

Minnesota moved from No. 11 to No. 10 after making a trade with the New York Jets.

McCarthy finished 27-1 as Michigan's starter over two seasons. For his collegiate career, the 21-year-old completed 67.6 percent of his passes for 49 touchdowns (11 interceptions) and 6,226 yards (8.7 yards per attempt).

He helped lead the Wolverines to a 15-0 record and the school's first national title since 1997 to close out his sensational college career.