J.J. McCarthy is an American professional football quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League.
J.J. McCarthy Biography
| Real Name | Jonathan James McCarthy |
| Nickname | J.J. McCarthy |
| Profession | Professional football running back |
| Date of Birth | 20 January 2003 |
| Age | 22 years old (as of 2025) |
| Birth Place | Evanston, Illinois, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Hometown | Evanston, Illinois, USA |
| Gender | Mae |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius. |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Religion | Update soon |
| Hobbies | Not known |
| Social Media |
Education Qualification
| School | Nazareth Academy IMG Academy |
| College | University of Michigan |
| Education Qualification | Graduate |
J.J. McCarthy Age
J.J. McCarthy was born on 20 June 2003, in Evanston, Illinois, United States. he is 22 years old, as of 2025, and his zodiac sign is Aquarius
J.J. McCarthy Girlfriend
| Marital Status | Engaged |
| Affairs/Girlfriend | Katya Kuropas |
| Spouse/Wife | N/A |
| Children | N/A |
J.J. McCarthy Family
| Father’s Name | Jim McCarthy |
| Mother’s Name | Megan |
| Brother’s Name | Update soon |
| Sister’s Name | Not known |
Career
| Debut | High School – Nazareth – IMG College – Michigan (2021-23) |
| NFL Draft | 2024, 1st round, 10th pick |
| Drafted by | Minnesota Vikings |
| Awards | 2022 – Second-team All-Big Ten. 2023 – First-team All Big Ten 2023 – CFP National Champion 2024 – Rose Bowl Offensive MVP |
J.J. McCarthy Height And Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 191 cm In meters – 1.91 m In feet & inches – 6’3” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 99 kg In pounds – 219 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Brown |
J.J. McCarthy Net Worth
| Net Worth (approx) | $1 million (as of 2025) |
| Annual Income (approx) | Updates soon |
| Salary (approx) | $960,000 (as of 2025) |
| Contract (4-years, 2024-2028) | $21,85 million (with Minnesota Vikings) |
| Income sources | Salary, contract, endorsement, etc. |
Some Lesser Facts About J.J. McCarthy
- J.J. McCarthy was born in Evanston, Illinois, and grew up in La Grange Park, Illinois.
- He attended Nazareth Academy for high school until transferring to IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida.
- He appeared in the IHSA Class 7A state championship game and won the State title as a sophomore in 2018.
- According the 247Sports, he was ranked as a five-star recruit, which used the rating of each major recruiting website.
- He played hockey growing up and said that it was actually his first love.
- In the eighth grade, he received a scholarship offer to play football at Iowa State from head coach Matt Campbell.
- In 2019, he committed to play college football at the University of Michigan and enrolled in 2021.
- He helped lead Michigan to a National title and a 15-0 record during his third season with the program.
- His football fame has led him to amass more than 550,000 followers on his JJ McCarthy Instagram account.
- J.J. McCarthy’s mother was a competitive figure skater.
- He got engaged to his long-time girlfriend, Katya Kuropas, in January 2024.
- At the University of Michigan, he played as the starting quarterback.
FAQ:
How old is J.J. McCarthy?
22 years old (as of 2025)
Who is J.J. McCarthy’s wife?
J.J. McCarthy is engaged to his girlfriend Katya Kuropas in 2024.
What is J.J. McCarthy’s net worth?
As of 2025, J.J. McCarthy’s estimate net worth is $1 million.