J.J. McCarthy's fiancée Katya Kuropas shares intimate kiss with QB during Vikings rookie's first training camp
Minnesota Vikings' rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy reported to the first training camp on Monday. While McCarthy trained for the upcoming season, his fiancée Katya Kuropas paid a visit to the quarterback at the Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center.
Kuropas posted an intimate picture on her Instagram story, where she could be seen sharing a kiss with McCarthy. Kuropas also gushed over her future husband as she expressed her love in the caption.
"I loveeee you @jjmccarty," Kuropas wrote.
"Training Camp Year One," she further added.
For her Monday's visit to J.J. McCarthy, Katya Kuropas went with a casual outfit. She styled a pink top, which matched the quarterback's shorts, and blue denim shorts with white sneakers. She finished her looks with purple and white headbands and brown shades.
After making an extensive college football career with the Michigan Wolverines, J.J. McCarthy was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings earlier this year.
The Vikings drafted McCarthy in Round 1 of the 2024 NFL Draft as the 10th pick. His draft came just a few months after his engagement with Kuropas.
J.J. McCarthy exchanged rings with Katya Kuropas after six years of dating
J.J. McCarthy and Katya Kuropas have been dating since 2018. The couple's dating journey started during their high school sophomore year.
Even though McCarthy had to shift to IMG Academy back then, the couple kept their relationship strong.
After finishing high school in 2021, McCarthy joined the University of Michigan. The following year, he joined the University's football team, and Kuropas cheered for him throughout his college football career. After almost six years of dating, the couple decided to finally exchange rings.
In January 2024, Katya Kuropas and J.J. McCarthy got engaged when the quarterback went on his knee to propose to her on a beach. The couple shared a combined Instagram post featuring the pictures from their beach-side photoshoot, announcing the big news.
"Me, You & Marley Forever & Ever," the couple said in the caption.
The Minnesota Vikings are yet to ace their first Super Bowl win. With McCarthy's draft into the team and a new season approaching, the fans' expectations are rising.