The Minnesota Vikings have signed first-round QB J.J. McCarthy to a rookie contract, according to Adam Schefter.
Minnesota has now signed all but one of their picks from the 2024 NFL Draft.
| Round | Player | Pos. | Note |
| 1 | J. J. McCarthy | QB | Signed |
| 1 | Dallas Turner | DE | |
| 4 | Khyree Jackson | CB | Signed |
| 6 | Walter Rouse | OT | Signed |
| 6 | Will Reichard | K | Signed |
| 7 | Michael Jurgens | C | Signed |
| 7 | Levi Drake Rodriguez | DT | Signed |
McCarthy, 21, led Michigan to a National Championship in 2023 and was named first-team All-Big Ten. The Vikings used the No. 10 overall pick in the 2024 draft on McCarthy.
The No. 10 overall pick is projected to sign a four-year, $21,384,200 contract that includes a $12,372,146 signing bonus and will carry a $3,888,036 cap figure for the 2024 season. The contract includes a fifth-year option for the team to pick up in 2028.
During his time at Michigan, McCarthy started 28 of 40 games, completing 67.6% of his passes for 6,226 yards and 49 touchdowns, adding 632 rushing yards and 10 rushing touchdowns.
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