Former Michigan quarterback and current Minnesota Vikings youngster J.J. McCarthy will make his first start in the NFL on Monday night against the Chicago Bears.
McCarthy will be thrown right into the fire against a decent Bears team on a tough stage. For the Vikings, this is a critical moment, as they're hopeful that McCarthy will be the franchise quarterback the team is seeking.
McCarthy has a long history of success dating back to his Michigan days, and seems to be an excellent young man off the field.
Who is J.J. McCarthy's Girlfriend?
McCarthy is engaged to his high school sweetheart, Katya Kuropas.
About two weeks after winning a national title with Michigan, McCarthy proposed to his girlfriend.
She announced the engagement on Instagram, adding that he, she, and their dog would be a couple for forever.
It was also announced in May that she’s pregnant and is expecting a boy. The ex-Michigan man will be welcoming a baby boy to the world, with an expected due date in September.
This is an exciting moment for McCarthy, not only on the field and for his personal life, but for others in his circle.
For Monday, at least, he'll be focused on helping the Vikings win this game. Hopefully, he and his fiancée will have something exciting to celebrate before they take the next step in their relationship by raising a child.
Kuropas has often been seen by his side, attending Michigan games throughout his time with the Wolverines.