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With the 2024 NFL Draft just three weeks away, rumors continue to swirl connecting the Minnesota Vikings to Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy after the team lost veteran starter Kirk Cousins to the Atlanta Falcons in free agency.
According to FOX Sports’ Bruce Feldman, the Vikings are “very interested” in drafting McCarthy, who led the Jim Harbaugh-coached Wolverines to their first undisputed national title since 1948. Minnesota could trade up into the top-five picks of the draft to do so.
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The Vikings currently own the No. 11 overall pick and added a second first-round selection, No. 23, in a trade with the Houston Texans last month just days after Cousins’ departure, fueling speculation Minnesota wants to trade up in the draft for a quarterback.
In a mock draft on The Athletic, Feldman has the Vikings trading with the Arizona Cardinals at No. 4 overall to take McCarthy, who, despite playing in a run-heavy offensive scheme at Michigan, has drawn buzz for his athleticism, playmaking ability and leadership. Harbaugh, now the coach of the Los Angeles Chargers, has also repeatedly raved about his former quarterback.
Regardless of which pick McCarthy is taken at, the Vikings are now heavy favorites to take him at FanDuel Sportsbook. Here’s how the odds shake out.
J.J. McCarthy Next Team Odds
Minnesota Vikings +115 (bet $10 to win $21.50 total)New England Patriots +400 (bet $10 to win $50 total)New York Giants +550 (bet $10 to win $65 total)Washington Commanders +800 (bet $10 to win $90 total)Denver Broncos +850 (bet $10 to win $95 total)Las Vegas Raiders +1400 (bet $10 to win $150 total)
Odds as of 4/4/24
Feldman is now the fifth FOX Sports personality to project McCarthy to the Vikings in a mock draft. Joel Klatt, Colin Cowherd, Nick Wright and Jason McIntyre also have McCarthy headed to join head coach Kevin O’Connell and star wide receiver Justin Jefferson in Minnesota in each of…
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Publish date : 2024-04-04 22:14:22
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