With the tenth pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Minnesota Vikings selected JJ McCarthy, quarterback, Michigan. As the tenth pick in the draft, JJ McCarthy becomes the highest drafted quarterback in Minnesota Vikings history. He was the fifth quarterback taken in the draft and was ranked 23rd on the draft consensus board. McCarthy was widely expected to be a top five pick heading into the draft, and definitely a top ten pick.
The Vikings traded up one spot with the New York Jets before making the selection, potentially heading off any trade-up attempts from teams such as the Broncos and Raiders picking 12th and 13th, especially after a surprising early run on quarterbacks and the Falcons surprisingly taking Michael Penix Jr.