VIDEO: J.J. McCarthy's parents Jim & Megan recall incredible draft night

Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy was drafted by the Minnesota Vikigns with the 10th overall pick in the NFL Draft on Thursday. McCarthy led the Wolverines to a national championship last season and was a highly-sought after quarterback going into the league.

[@lugnuts7800]

They raised a fine young man, excited to have him play for the Vikings!

[@Zoroark278]

Congrats to the parents vikes fans are happy to have jj as qb of the future

[@charlieadams9318]

Job well done as parents. God bless

[@SirThomasHarber]

I couldn't be more happy to have him in MN!

[@usa91787]

Regardless of where his NFL career goes he's going to be a huge success in life. His mom and dad are right to be proud of this young man.

[@JoshuaJohnson-pq7hf]

you can see where JJ gets it...great parents, humble, kind, gentle. amazing.

[@RealJackHQ]

JJ’s smile and that hug he had with Mikey Sainristil after the Rose Bowl win are indicative of how incredible his spirit is. Great job Mom and Dad. To win it all after his best friend passed away was also a testament to who JJ is. 👍💗👍💗👍💗👍💗👍💗

[@CuNguyen-ct8nk]

We are all proud of our own Michigan Wolverine. Congrats JJ

[@jerseybaby100]

Put purpose over fame n you'll never lose 💯

[@nicklanger9600]

Such a classy family!

[@TimHills-ln3xg]

U cqn see the joy in that room

[@TimHills-ln3xg]

Can

[@vikingjerome2438]

Welcome to Minnesota! Skol Vikes💜

[@TimAllen-fs2rg]

That was way cool

[@williejones-bey595]

I always root for JJ except when he play the lions. GO BLUE!!

[@paulharmon8947]

I think JJ might be throwing a lot of TD's to JJ at Ford Field the next couple of years.

[@MartinLawrence-se8uw]

Why did my bears let the Vikings get him SMH

[@usa91787]

They preverred nail polish. Just sayin'

[@Chevelle_5150]

SKOL!!!!!!!

[@ddellwo]

Damn - JJ’s mom is HOTT…….🔥 😂 SKOL……..🍻