With the 2024 NFL Draft underway, it’s time to hand out some instant grades, as we’ll do all night for every pick of the first round on Thursday night — you can find our grades here.
But if you’re wondering specifically about your team’s pick and how our Christian D’Andrea and Robert Zeglinski graded them? You’ve come to the right place.
Here’s their take on J.J. McCarthy:
The Vikings got their quarterback without having to trade a second first-round pick, two spots after the team who stole their prior quarterback, Kirk Cousins, selected a lower-rated passer. The NFL is weird, man. But McCarthy is an efficient, high-floor quarterback who excelled in a power-run, motion-heavy offense that can be replicated at the next level. He’s not a perfect prospect, but he’ll have the chance to shine in an offense with Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison and T.J. Hockenson easing his transition to Sundays.
Grade: B
For all of our NFL Draft grades on Day 1, click here.
