The Minnesota Vikings are set to kick off their Offseason Team Activities (OTAs) on Wednesday, and no one appears more eager than JJ McCarthy—a sentiment head coach Kevin O’Connell has repeatedly emphasized.
Now fully healthy, the Vikings seem to have unofficially designated the former Michigan standout as their 2025 starting quarterback. This comes after the team did not retain Daniel Jones, who opted for a less competitive QB situation in Indianapolis. Minnesota also signaled to veteran free agents that McCarthy would be given every chance to start in Week 1 of the upcoming season.
JJ McCarthy’s Big Personal News
On Friday, the public learned some exciting personal news: McCarthy and his fiancée, Katya Kuropas, are expecting their first child—a boy. The couple, who began dating in high school, have been together for six and a half years and got engaged in January 2024.
If there’s one thing that stands out about McCarthy, it’s his loyalty—a trait that has helped define his leadership style. Those who know him from his time at Michigan, including coach Jim Harbaugh and his former teammates, can attest to that. Based on what we know of him publicly, there’s little doubt he’ll step into fatherhood with the same commitment.
Background on McCarthy
McCarthy was selected 10th overall by the Vikings in the 2024 NFL Draft, making him the highest-drafted quarterback in the team’s history. In his final season at Michigan, he passed for 2,991 yards, 22 touchdowns, and only 4 interceptions, while leading the nation with a 72.3% completion rate.
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