"Minnesota Vikings Select J.J. McCarthy as Future Quarterback in SB Nation NFL Mock Draft"

In the 2024 SB Nation NFL Mock Draft, the Minnesota Vikings traded up with the Arizona Cardinals to select Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy with the fourth overall pick, aiming to secure their quarterback of the future. Despite criticisms about his college performance, McCarthy's potential, arm talent, and athleticism make him an attractive prospect for the Vikings, who are in need of a long-term quarterback following Kirk Cousins' departure. The trade involved sending picks 11 and 23 in this year’s draft and their 2025 first-rounder to Arizona.