J.J. McCarthy

J.J. McCarthy posted the third-highest adjusted completion percentage in the nation (80%) in 2023. McCarthy's throw air time below an expectation also ranked first in the class (-0.13). This is determined by throw distance and the quarterback's footwork when throwing. Per Sports Info Solutions a lower number is better, because in that case throws of the same distance are taking less time to get to the target.
Given the analytics background of Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, I am not surprised that Minnesota has been connected to quarterbacks Drake Maye and J.J. McCarthy, both of whom are 21 years old. Age-adjusted production stands out in an analytical analysis.

The Minnesota Vikings have selected QB J.J. McCarthy with the No. 10 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.

Fantasy Impact

The Vikings traded up with the Jets to make the pick and select their quarterback of the future. The full terms of the trade are the Vikings receiving picks 10 and 203 and the Jets receiving 11, 129, and 157. McCarthy improved his draft stock with a stellar 2023 season for Michigan. He will benefit from a talented group of pass catchers already established on the Vikings’ roster.