The Minnesota Vikings invested quite a bit into their 2024 NFL Draft pick when the Vikings moved up to pick former Michigan star, J.J. McCarthy. Surely the Vikings wouldn’t move on from their prized pick after one injury-plagued season, right?
Probably not, but Trevor Sikkema and Connor Rogers with PFF’s NFL Stock Exchange created a scenario to rebuild the Tennessee Titans. In their mind, the Titans would acquire McCarthy and the No. 28 pick in the ’25 NFL Draft. In exchange, Minnesota would get the No. 6 overall pick and a 2026 third-round selection.
While it’s not noted, if the Vikings would trade away McCarthy, it’s presumed Minnesota would then re-sign Sam Darnold to a long-term deal. After starting the season 11-2, the Vikings appear to be a Super Bowl contender, so Minnesota would have to ask itself if giving up on McCarthy and signing Darnold would be the right move going forward.
How this season ends will greatly influence the narrative about what direction the team should take at quarterback.