Vikings Sign First-Round QB J.J. McCarthy

The Minnesota Vikings have signed first-round QB J.J. McCarthy to a rookie contract, according to Adam Schefter.

Minnesota has now signed all but one of their picks from the 2024 NFL Draft.

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Round	Player	Pos.	Note
1	J. J. McCarthy	QB	Signed
1	DE
4	CB	Signed
6	Walter Rouse	OT	Signed
6	K	Signed
7	Michael Jurgens	C	Signed
7	Levi Drake Rodriguez	DT	Signed

McCarthy, 21, led Michigan to a National Championship in 2023 and was named first-team All-Big Ten. The Vikings used the No. 10 overall pick in the 2024 draft on McCarthy.

The No. 10 overall pick is projected to sign a four-year, $21,384,200 contract that includes a $12,372,146 signing bonus and will carry a $3,888,036 cap figure for the 2024 season. The contract includes a fifth-year option for the team to pick up in 2028.

During his time at Michigan, McCarthy started 28 of 40 games, completing 67.6% of his passes for 6,226 yards and 49 touchdowns, adding 632 rushing yards and 10 rushing touchdowns.

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