J.J. McCarthy Leaves No Doubt About His Place Among NFL Quarterbacks

The Minnesota Vikings selected J.J. McCarthy with the No. 10 overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft, fresh off a national championship at Michigan.

However, during a quarterback battle with Sam Darnold, McCarthy suffered a season-ending meniscus tear in his right knee, requiring surgery and forcing him to miss his entire rookie season while Darnold led the team to the playoffs.

Now, entering what is technically his second season—and with Darnold now in Seattle with the Seahawks—McCarthy has been handed the keys to the offense.

Following a stellar performance in a joint practice with the New England Patriots on Thursday, he made it abundantly clear where he believes he stands among NFL quarterbacks.

J.J. McCarthy Speaks Out on His Accuracy

McCarthy didn’t mince words—he believes he’s among the most accurate quarterbacks in the NFL.

"I think I'm one of the most accurate guys out there," McCarthy said. "And just being able to take it day by day... It's not just, ‘Was the ball completed?’ It’s, ‘Did I give the runner the ball in stride? Did I put it on the right pad so he could turn a certain way?’ Being able to lean into that as one of my strengths is something I have to be extremely hard on with every single throw."