Field Yates NFL Mock Draft 2024: J.J. McCarthy to Vikings Among Final Predictions | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors

J.J. McCarthy has been linked to the Minnesota Vikings for the reason that second they misplaced Kirk Cousins to the Atlanta Falcons in free company.

That does not change within the closing mock draft by Area Yates, however the value they should pay to maneuver up from No. 11 did.

The ESPN reporter has the Vikings shifting up from No. 11 to No. 8 in a commerce with the Atlanta Falcons in his closing mock draft. That is a far lesser value than another mocks which have Minnesota ascending all the way in which to No. 4 in a cope with the Arizona Cardinals.

Area Yates 2024 Mock Draft

1. Chicago Bears: QB Caleb Williams, USC
2. Washington Commanders: QB Jayden Daniels, LSU
3. New England Patriots: QB Drake Maye, North Carolina
4. Arizona Cardinals: WR Marvin Harrison Jr., Ohio State
5. Los Angeles Chargers: OT JC Latham, Alabama
6. New York Giants: WR Malik Nabers, LSU
7. Tennessee Titans: OT Joe Alt, Notre Dame
8. Minnesota Vikings (by way of Tennessee Titans): QB J.J. McCarthy, Michigan
9. Chicago Bears: WR Rome Odunze, Washington
10. Indianapolis Colts (by way of New York Jets): TE Brock Bowers, Georgia

McCarthy is arguably essentially the most polarizing prospect on this class. Some view his 27-1 file as a starter at Michigan and historical past of profitable soccer in any respect ranges as an indication he is destined for greatness on the subsequent degree. Others view him as a significant danger, noting Michigan’s unwillingness to belief him in large video games.

McCarthy threw for simply 140 yards within the Wolverines’ nationwide championship recreation win over Washington. In 4 video games towards ranked opponents final season, he threw for over 150 yards simply as soon as.

“He does have expertise. Folks like his persona. He is lots like [Drake] Maye. I believe there is a lengthy approach to go for him,” an offensive assistant instructed Bruce Feldman of The Athletic. “On tape, he over-strides lots. Every little thing is a flat, arduous rocket-shot. You must throw over guys and round guys and take one thing off. I do suppose he can try this, however I do not suppose it is his default. And when one thing isn’t your default, you actually started working on it to iron it in.”

The Vikings signed Sam Darnold this offseason, so they may afford to permit McCarthy to sit down and develop subsequent season.

That mentioned, Darnold has by no means been notably spectacular all through his NFL profession. It probably would not take lengthy for his efficiency degree to dip to the purpose Vikings followers are clamoring for McCarthy—no matter whether or not he is prepared.

The Vikings have a secure core of their entrance workplace and training workers, so they may climate the storm for a season in the event that they suppose McCarthy wants to sit down out. Nonetheless, it is arduous to justify buying and selling up for a participant who so many individuals believes extra improvement time.