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- J.J. McCarthy net worth
- J.J. McCarthy NFL contract details
- J.J. McCarthy NFL career earnings
- J.J. McCarthy NIL earnings
- J.J. McCarthy endorsements
- J.J. McCarthy business ventures and philanthropy
- Where does J.J. McCarthy live?
J.J. McCarthy won a national championship in his final season at Michigan, but he entered the NFL with plenty to prove. Even after he missed his rookie season with a knee injury, the Vikings put their faith in him to be their starter in 2025 and perhaps beyond.
For the former No. 10 pick, the situation couldn't be much better. Minnesota used the money it could have spent on Sam Darnold and invested in its defense and offensive line, adding to the units surrounding McCarthy to give him every chance to succeed.
If he does succeed, McCarthy could be staring down a lucrative contract extension when he becomes eligible.
Here's a look at McCarthy's net worth and career earnings as he gets his NFL career off and running.
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J.J. McCarthy net worth
McCarthy's net worth was estimated to be near $1 million when he entered the NFL, but it has likely risen since receiving a $12.7 million signing bonus with his rookie contract in 2024.
McCarthy won't be able to make franchise quarterback money until at least 2028, when his fifth-year option would kick in, but he has a chance to put himself in position for a lucrative extension if he can prove to be the Vikings' long-term quarterback solution.
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J.J. McCarthy NFL contract details
McCarthy signed a four-year, $21.85 million rookie contract with the Vikings after being drafted No. 10 overall in 2024. The deal included a $12.7 million signing bonus, with barely more than $9 million to be paid to McCarthy through 2027.
The deal includes a fifth-year option, which is standard for all first-round picks. McCarthy will be eligible to sign a contract extension as early as the 2027 offseason.
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J.J. McCarthy NFL career earnings
McCarthy didn't play in his rookie season, but he did get paid. The Michigan product has earned $13.5 million through the 2024 season, with the vast majority of that money coming through the signing bonus he received when he agreed to his rookie contract, according to Spotrac.
McCarthy also received a $4 million payout from the NFL Players Association from licensing deals after the 2024 season. Rookies tend to receive higher payouts because their merchandise is brand new and, in many cases, sells well with a new fan base.
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J.J. McCarthy NIL earnings
McCarthy had an NIL valuation of $1.4 million in his final season at Michigan, according to On3. While it's impossible to know exactly how much the Wolverines star made from NIL deals, his career took off just as NIL was taking off — and Michigan's brand helped give him a platform he was able to capitalize on.
McCarthy's NIL deals included agreements with Topps, Bose and Dunkin, according to On3.
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J.J. McCarthy endorsements
McCarthy hammered out endorsement deals with the following companies:
- Topps (pre-NFL)
- Bose
- Dunkin
- Alo Yoga
- Essentia Water
- Panini (after entering NFL)
McCarthy hasn't appeared in many commercials as he just starts to build his profile at the NFL level, but he starred in a Bose commercial during his time at Michigan:
J.J. McCarthy business ventures and philanthropy
McCarthy is still in the early stages of his NFL career, but he has been active in the community and as a philanthropist.
He helped a social media creator hand out pizzas to the homeless in early 2025, later teaming up with the same individual to give out tents and heaters during some of the coldest months of the year.
While at Michigan, McCarthy founded J.J. For The Kids, which donates proceeds to children and children's hospitals in Ann Arbor and Chicago. McCarthy also partnered with ISlide to create custom shoes that benefited his foundation and, in turn, children in need.
McCarthy has been an advocate for meditation after taking up the practice to improve his mental health.
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Where does J.J. McCarthy live?
McCarthy purchased a home in Sunfish Lake, just south of St. Paul and near the Vikings' training facility, for $2.44 million in 2024. The home features four bedrooms and five bathrooms, and it was once owned by Minnesota Twins star Joe Mauer.
McCarthy grew up in the Chicago suburbs, attending Nazareth Academy before transferring to IMG Academy in Florida when Nazareth's season was cancelled during his senior year.
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