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J.J. McCarthy

QB

A 1st-round pick (10th overall) in the 2024 NFL Draft out of Michigan, J.J. McCarthy has built an NFL career since. Now with NYG, he's in his 3rd NFL season. Last season's 26.3 ScoutIndex Rating landed in the 5th percentile among QBs, below average for the position. His arm strength stands out most — the 84th percentile at the position. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 1,875 passing yards and 12 touchdowns.

Size

6'3", 219#

College

Michigan

Draft

Rd 1, 10th overall (2024)

Seasons

2024–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
47.8

55th percentile among QBs · limited sample

2 games · 22 dropbacks

Volume×0.1-1.10
Total EPA×0.24-0.18
Conversion×0.08+0.30
Dropback EPA×0.34+0.10
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12+0.34
Ball security×0.12-0.56

Week 1 projection · vs GB

Methodology
Pass yds171.4 (79.2–263.7)51% 170.5+
Pass yds171.4 (79.2–263.7)51% 170.5+
Pass yds171.4 (79.2–263.7)51% 170.5+
Pass yds171.4 (79.2–263.7)51% 170.5+
Pass yds171.4 (79.2–263.7)51% 170.5+
Pass yds171.4 (79.2–263.7)51% 170.5+
Pass TD1.1 (0–3)32% 1.5+
Pass TD1.1 (0–3)32% 1.5+
Pass TD1.1 (0–3)32% 1.5+
Pass TD1.1 (0–3)32% 1.5+
Pass TD1.1 (0–3)32% 1.5+
Pass TD1.1 (0–3)32% 1.5+
INT1.0 (0–2)62% 0.5+
INT1.0 (0–2)62% 0.5+
INT1.0 (0–2)62% 0.5+
INT1.0 (0–2)62% 0.5+
INT1.0 (0–2)62% 0.5+
INT1.0 (0–2)62% 0.5+
Rush yds23.3 (5.4–41.3)44% 25.5+
Rush yds23.3 (5.4–41.3)44% 25.5+
Rush yds23.3 (5.4–41.3)44% 25.5+
Rush yds23.3 (5.4–41.3)44% 25.5+
Rush yds23.3 (5.4–41.3)44% 25.5+
Rush yds23.3 (5.4–41.3)44% 25.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2026 attribute card

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AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among QBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agility81▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine QBs (faster = higher).

Size52▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the QB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Passing

Arm Strength84▶

Average depth of target on all attempts (air yards ÷ attempts) — a proxy for arm strength; true velocity needs radar-tracked data.

Accuracy68▶

Completion % over expected (CPOE), attempt-weighted across the season.

Ball Security23▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance62▶

Sacks ÷ dropback (fewer is better) — pocket movement and quick decisions, as far as box-score data can show it.

Mobility23▶

Rushing EPA plus rushing yardage per game, from scrambles and designed runs.

Impact

Efficiency62▶

(Passing EPA + rushing EPA) ÷ dropback — the Rating's largest component.

Volume23▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion66▶

(Passing first downs + ½ passing TD) ÷ dropback.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026NYG47.82243128
2025MIN26.3101632111814

Career profile

Across 2 NFL seasons on file, J.J. McCarthy has played in 12 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: MIN (2025), NYG (2026).

As a passer he has thrown for 1,875 yards and 12 touchdowns with 13 interceptions. He has rushed for 209 yards and 4 touchdowns. His most productive passing season was 2025 with MIN: 1,632 yards and 11 touchdowns in 10 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2025: a 26.3, in the 5th percentile among QBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2026 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINT
Home1
243
243/g
1
1
Away1
0
0/g
0
0
In division1
0
0/g
0
0
Out of division1
243
243/g
1
1
In losses1
243
243/g
1
1
On turf2
243
122/g
1
1
Outdoors2
243
122/g
1
1

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 5WAS2 rush yds, 0 TD43.4
Week 6NO243 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 26 rush yds, 0 TD54.2

J.J. McCarthy — common questions

What position does J.J. McCarthy play?
J.J. McCarthy is listed as a QB.
Which teams has J.J. McCarthy played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), J.J. McCarthy has played for MIN (2025), NYG (2026).
Where did J.J. McCarthy go to college?
J.J. McCarthy played college football at Michigan.
When was J.J. McCarthy drafted?
J.J. McCarthy was selected in round 1, 10th overall, of the 2024 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has J.J. McCarthy scored?
J.J. McCarthy has 16 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (12 passing, 4 rushing).
What is J.J. McCarthy's ScoutIndex Rating?
J.J. McCarthy rated 47.8 for 2026, the 55th percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

Related players

Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 1, 2024

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