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It’s baby season in the NFL—and Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy just joined the club with some heartwarming news.
A Special Delivery on the Way
On Tuesday, McCarthy and his longtime fiancée Katya Kuropas took to Instagram to reveal that they’re expecting their first child—a baby boy due this September.
In the sweet, sun-drenched photo, the couple is all smiles in a grassy field, with Katya proudly cradling her baby bump. She captioned the post:
“The best surprises come when you least expect them. Our sweet baby boy is arriving in September and we couldn’t be happier 💙🍼”
McCarthy kept his response lowkey but meaningful, dropping a “🙏🏻🤍” in the comments. And that was enough—fans instantly flooded the post with love and excitement.
Who Is Katya Kuropas?
For those new to the J.J. McCarthy story, Katya Kuropas has been there since day one. The two have been together since high school, sticking side by side through McCarthy’s rise from five-star prospect to Michigan national champion to first-round NFL Draft pick.
They got engaged in 2024, and fans have followed their journey as a couple with admiration. Katya has long been known as J.J.’s biggest cheerleader—and now, she’s about to step into her most important role yet: mom.
From QB1 to Dad Mode
At just 22, McCarthy is juggling two massive life transitions: launching his NFL career and becoming a father. While his rookie season was cut short by injury, he’s expected to play a bigger role with the Vikings this year. And clearly, there’s even more motivation now.
Support came pouring in from friends and teammates. Former Michigan teammate Zak Zinter playfully wrote, “Newest QB coming soon… 🤍” while others took the chance to drop a few jokes:
“JJ’s second son, Ryan Day being his first of course.”
Classic.
The Bottom Line
J.J. McCarthy and Katya Kuropas are entering a brand-new chapter—and fans couldn’t be more excited for them. From high school sweethearts to engaged NFL couple to soon-to-be parents, their love story continues to grow… just like their family.
Here’s to baby McCarthy arriving this fall and to a bright future—on and off the field.