NFC North

Mel Kiper projects Minnesota Vikings to trade up for J.J. McCarthy at No. 5

ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. and Field Yates are at it again as the duo is conducting their three-round NFL Mock Draft. The unique caveat with this particular special is that the two will assume the role of NFL GM while alternating picks. Oh yeah, and trading is allowed for this format. Now, with trading as an option, that has led to a unique shift in the top five selected players. With Kiper making the selection at No. 5, he has entered the first trade-up of the 2024 NFL draft, with the Minnesota Vikings moving up to select their quarterback of the future in former Michigan Wolverine star J.J. McCart…