Who Is J.J. McCarthy's Girlfriend, Katya Kuropas? Vikings QB's High School Lover, Pregnant Fiancee

Jonathan James McCarthy, better known as J.J. McCarthy, plays as a quarterback (QB) for the Minnesota Vikings and is considered one of the future stars of the NFL. A lot of eyes are on the 22-year-old franchise quarterback, who is currently in his first full season as the official starter. McCarthy is known for his calm pocket presence, mobility, and accuracy, which make him a significant threat to the opposition. The promising youngster entered the 2024 NFL draft, and he was selected with the 10th overall pick in the first round by the Minnesota Vikings.

NFL's future star, J.J. McCarthy's career: From Michigan to Minnesota Vikings and playing the 2025 season opener against his home state team, the Chicago Bears

J.J. McCarthy came to the Minnesota Vikings to fill the void that Kirk Cousins' departure created in the team. When the fixtures were released, it was revealed that the Vikings' 2025 season opener would be against the Chicago Bears, which delighted everyone, as it was a perfect script for the NFL fanatics across the globe. Vikings and Bears share a longstanding rivalry, and it's always a mouth-watering fixture for the NFL fans.

What made this fixture even juicier was the introduction of J.J. McCarthy in the Vikings camp. For the uninitiated, McCarthy was born on January 20, 2003, in Evanston, Illinois, Chicago. Thus, seeing McCarthy playing against his home state in a Vikings jersey was an "absolute cinema" moment for the NFL fans. Everyone is aware of the fact that the Minnesota Vikings are moving forward in the NFL with J.J. McCarthy as their franchise's "future face". With NFL experts already comparing him to Joe Burrow's younger version and describing him as a calm and mature leader, McCarthy is going through the most critical phase of his life.

Minnesota Vikings QB, J.J. McCarthy's girlfriend, Katya Kuropas: Meet the fiancée of the NFL's rising star and know about their old school love story

It is an exciting and demanding phase of J.J. McCarthy's career, as fans are rooting for the young player, who is still in his sophomore year in the NFL. Apart from being one of the most hyped players in the NFL right now, McCarthy often makes headlines for his personal life. Time and again, we have seen Vikings star's longtime girlfriend, Katya Kuropas, cheering for McCarthy from the stands, "making everyone go aww".

Talking about Minnesota Vikings quarterback, J.J. McCarthy's love story with his girlfriend, Katya Kuropas, it's fair to say that it's straight out of a classic Hollywood romantic movie. The couple met for the first time on October 8, 2018, when both of them were high school students at Nazareth Academy in Illinois. In 2019, McCarthy was transferred to IMG Academy for his senior year, presenting a significant challenge for the young couple to maintain their relationship in a long-distance setup. It wasn't a huge problem for McCarthy and Kuropas as they were madly in love with each other, and on top of that, they were also quite serious about their relationship.

As a result, Katya Kuropas was a constant supporter and cheerleader in J.J. McCarthy's life during his time playing for the Michigan Wolverines football team. In the 2023 season, McCarthy led Michigan to its first National Championship title since 1997. During the celebration, McCarthy and Kuropas shared a sweet on-field kiss that went viral, confirming the seriousness of their relationship.

J.J. McCarthy and Katya Kuropas' engagement: NFL star got engaged to his high school girlfriend in a dreamy beachside ceremony

After the championship title with the Michigan Wolverines, J.J. McCarthy proposed to his high school love, Katya Kuropas, in a beachside engagement ceremony on January 20, 2024. The couple looked absolutely breathtaking in the pictures shared by McCarthy and Kuropas in a collaborative Instagram post. The stunning pictures from their beachside engagement ceremony also featured a pawdorable puppy, Marley. Along with the photos, Kuropas penned a short caption that reads:

"Me, You & Marley Forever & Ever."

J.J. McCarthy and Katya Kuropas are expecting to welcome their first baby in September 2025

Time and again, we have seen J.J. McCarthy and Katya Kuropas sharing romantic PDAs on social media and in public. From sharing cutesy mirror selfies from their trip to the Bahamas to Kuropas planting a sweet kiss on McCarrhy's head, she also flaunted her baby bump during a visit to the stadium. In August, Kuropas posted beautiful pictures from her maternity photoshoot and captioned the post as "Soon to be family of 5". For the uninitiated, by 'five' she meant herself, McCarthy, two dogs, and their baby, whose arrival is expected to be in September 2025.

What are your thoughts on NFL star, J.J. McCarthy and Katya Kuripas' old-school love story? Let us know.

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