Vikings trade up to select new franchise QB with No. 10 pick

There was some buzz that McCarthy might be picked even higher, perhaps within the first five selections of the draft, and the Vikings were seen as candidates to move up that far in order to pick him. Instead, they moved up just one pick and still got their guy.

McCarthy played in one of the most pro-style offenses in the country this year, and while there are questions around the light workload he was given, as Michigan often ran the ball while playing with the lead, but he showed the ability to make all of the throws on the field.

Perhaps most impressively, McCarthy displayed great football IQ and impressive touch on his downfield passes, especially those over the middle of the field. Combined with some high-level athleticism, there's a real chance that McCarthy is the total package as a star NFL quarterback, making this a real steal for Minnesota at No. 10.

While McCarthy certainly had plenty of support at Michigan, he's entering a similarly strong situation in Minnesota. His head coach, Kevin O'Connell, is one of the game's best offensive minds, and he'll be behind an offensive line that ranked third in PFF's pass blocking grades last year. 

McCarthy will also be throwing to a star-studded group of pass catchers, headlined by superstar wideout Justin Jefferson, who is supported by second receiver Jordan Addison, tight end T.J. Hockenson and running back Aaron Jones, a capable pass catcher.

With so much talent around him, McCarthy could be set up for some immediate success, but it will be fascinating to see how he performs in a hyper-competitive NFC North. 

He'll even square off twice with his childhood hometown team, the Chicago Bears, who will be trotting out a stud rookie quarterback of their own, No. 1 pick Caleb Williams.