Where did J.J. McCarthy go to college?

Jonathan James McCarthy is an American football quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings as of the 2024 NFL season. The Vikings selected him with the 10th overall pick in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. That same year, he signed a four-year rookie contract with the team valued at $21.85 million. After throwing two touchdowns in the preseason opener against the Las Vegas Raiders, McCarthy tore his right meniscus, had surgery, and was placed on the injured reserve list.

Hailing from La Grange Park, Illinois, McCarthy attended IMG Academy in 2021, coached by Bobby Acosta, and Nazareth Academy in La Grange Park, Illinois, coached by Tim Racki (according to the official website of the University of Michigan). He had an impressive high school career, finishing with a 36-2 record as a starter, amassing 7,905 passing yards, 94 touchdowns, and only 13 interceptions. After finishing high school, he committed to playing college football for the Michigan Wolverines.

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J.J. McCarthy College

J.J. McCarthy attended the University of Michigan. His college career kicked off with a debut in the 2021 season, concluding the season with 516 yards, five touchdowns and two interceptions.

During the 2022 season, he recorded 2,719 passing yards, 22 touchdowns, and a quarterback rating of 155.0, underscoring his impact on the team. In the following season, he amassed 2,991 yards, 22 touchdowns and four interceptions.

He concluded his collegiate career at Michigan with 6,226 yards, 49 touchdowns and 11 interceptions ( according to Sports Reference).

Here are J.J. McCarthy's college achievements:

• CFP National Champion (2023)
• Rose Bowl Offensive MVP (2024)
• Big Ten Quarterback of the Year (2023)
• First-team All-Big Ten (2023)
• Second-team All-Big Ten (2022)