J.J. McCarthy Bio, career timeline and draft history
- Age
- 23
- Height / weight
- 6'3", 219 lb
- Experience
- 3rd season
- Drafted
- 2024 R1, #10
2025 Season
- PPR PPG
- 13.7
- Pos rank
- QB29
- Rostered
- 5%
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J.J. McCarthy Bio
J.J. McCarthy is a quarterback for the New York Giants, where he wears No. 18. Born January 20, 2003, in Evanston, IL, he attended IMG Academy and played college football at Michigan.
The Minnesota Vikings selected McCarthy in round 1, pick 10, of the 2024 NFL Draft. Since then, McCarthy joined the New York Giants in 2026.
In 10 regular-season games since 2025, he has thrown for 1,632 yards and 11 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
2 stops with 2 teams in 3 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Most recent first.
New York Giants Current team2026–present
Listed on the 2026 roster; no regular-season stats recorded.
Minnesota Vikings2024–2025
Selected in round 1, pick 10, of the 2024 NFL Draft. He was the starter, with 10 starts in 10 games.
College: Michigan
Transactions
- TradedTraded to the New York Giants for a 2027 fifth-round pick.
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Minnesota Vikings.
- SignedSigned his four-year rookie contract with the Minnesota Vikings.
- DraftedSelected by the Minnesota Vikings in round 1, pick 10.
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About J.J. McCarthy: Bio FAQ
How old is J.J. McCarthy?
J.J. McCarthy is 23 years old. He was born on January 20, 2003. 2026 is his 3rd NFL season.
How tall is J.J. McCarthy?
J.J. McCarthy is 6 feet 3 inches tall (6'3"), listed at 219 pounds, and plays quarterback for the New York Giants.
How much does J.J. McCarthy weigh?
J.J. McCarthy weighs 219 pounds, his listed weight on the New York Giants roster. He is listed at 6'3".
What number does J.J. McCarthy wear?
J.J. McCarthy wears number 18 for the New York Giants. He plays quarterback.
What position does J.J. McCarthy play?
J.J. McCarthy plays quarterback for the New York Giants, wearing number 18. 2026 is his 3rd season in the NFL.
What team does J.J. McCarthy play for?
J.J. McCarthy plays for the New York Giants as a quarterback.
Where did J.J. McCarthy go to college?
J.J. McCarthy played college football at Michigan, after attending IMG Academy (FL). The Minnesota Vikings drafted him out of Michigan in 2024.
When was J.J. McCarthy drafted?
The Minnesota Vikings selected J.J. McCarthy in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft with the 10th overall pick, out of Michigan.
What round was J.J. McCarthy drafted in?
J.J. McCarthy was a first-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, taken 10th overall by the Minnesota Vikings.
What pick was J.J. McCarthy in the NFL Draft?
J.J. McCarthy was the 10th overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft, selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the first round.
Where is J.J. McCarthy from?
J.J. McCarthy went to high school in Florida, at IMG Academy, before playing college football at Michigan.
When is J.J. McCarthy's birthday?
J.J. McCarthy's birthday is January 20. He was born on January 20, 2003 and is 23 years old.
How long has J.J. McCarthy been in the NFL?
2026 is J.J. McCarthy's 3rd NFL season; he entered the league in 2024 as a first-round pick of the Minnesota Vikings. View his career statistics.
What teams has J.J. McCarthy played for?
J.J. McCarthy has played for the Minnesota Vikings. View his career statistics.
What year did J.J. McCarthy enter the NFL?
J.J. McCarthy entered the NFL in 2024, when the Minnesota Vikings drafted him in the first round. 2026 is his 3rd season.