Vikings’ J.J. McCarthy Announces ‘Surprise’ Pregnancy With Fiancee

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy could have masses on his fingers when the 2025 NFL season rolls round q4.

McCarthy, 22, and his fiancée, Katya Korupas, introduced they’re anticipating their first child in a joint Instagram publish on Wednesday, May 21. 

“The best surprises come when you least expect them,” the couple shared. “Our sweet baby boy is arriving in September and we couldn’t be happier 🩵🍼.”

McCarthy, who gained a countrywide championship on the University of Michigan in 2023, won congratulatory feedback from a lot of his former Wolverine teammates, together with Colston Loveland, Blake Corum and Will Johnson. 

The quarterback’s Vikings teammate Harrison Phillips additionally left a supportive remark at the publish, writing, “Y’all are going to be the best mom and dad 🙏.”

McCarthy and Korupas, 22, were given engaged in January 2024, which the couple introduced by way of an Instagram photoshoot with their canine. 

“Me, You & Marley Forever & Ever✨🤍,” Korupas shared. 

In January, McCarthy celebrated Korupas’ birthday with a carousel of footage from their contemporary adventures, which integrated a Vikings observe and a travel to a Detroit Red Wings hockey recreation. 

“I’d go to hell and back for her,” McCarthy wrote. “She’s my everything – my muse, my rock, and the heart of my universe. There is never a J without a K standing her ground behind him. For what is a flame without its wick. A Viking without a star to guide him. Thank you forever, my love, for never wavering when the inevitable storms arise on our voyage together.”

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He added, “‘I love you’ doesn’t express my deep and intense feelings towards you enough, only will my actions for as long as I am alive will suffice. Happy 22nd My Queen.”

After being decided on with the 10th total pick out by way of the Vikings within the 2024 NFL Draft, McCarthy tore his meniscus in his proper knee all through a preseason recreation in August 2024. McCarthy underwent surgical procedure and used to be pressured to leave out all the season. 

McCarthy is anticipated to be the beginning quarterback for the Vikings subsequent season after ultimate yr’s starter, Sam Darnold, signed a three-year take care of the Seattle Seahawks in March. 

“They haven’t told me, and I’m happy they didn’t because I try to earn it every single day,” McCarthy mentioned of the beginning activity on Up & Adams in March. “I never want that to be given to me. It’s such a privilege and an opportunity to give me that chance. I’m just gonna make the most of it every single day.”