Who Is J.J. McCarthy's Wife Katya? Inside The New York Giants Quarterback's Love Story And Their Journey Together

Who is Katya McCarthy? What to know about J.J. McCarthy's wife and their relationship beyond football© Instagram/@katyamccarthyy

J.J. McCarthy's wife is Katya Kuropas, his high school girlfriend from Illinois. The couple married in April and are now settling in New York after the Giants acquired the quarterback from the Minnesota Vikings in September for a 2027 fifth-round pick. McCarthy has since started against the Houston Texans, finishing 20 of 28 for 252 yards in a Giants win. Kuropas has stood beside him since their teenage years at Nazareth Academy. The pair got engaged in January 2024, and they now have a son, Rome Micah, born in September 2025.

Katya Kuropas is J.J. McCarthy's wife and high school sweetheart

Kuropas and McCarthy met at Nazareth Academy in La Grange Park, Illinois, and started dating in October 2018. Three years later, he publicly called her the love of his life.

The relationship survived his move to the University of Michigan, where he became the starting quarterback in 2022. Kuropas stayed close through those seasons and has since become a regular presence at his NFL games. Reports describe her as his biggest cheerleader in the stands, in Ann Arbor and in the pros. For a 23-year-old quarterback whose career has already changed teams once, that kind of constant matters.

McCarthy proposed on a beach on January 20, 2024, shortly after Michigan won the national championship.

Minnesota drafted him 10th overall that spring. The wedding followed this April, after more than seven years together.

How the couple is settling into life with the Giants

The move came fast. Jaxson Dart suffered a season-ending injury, and New York needed a quarterback. After roughly two and a half years with the Vikings, McCarthy got a second chance, and Katya moved with him. That is a lot to absorb: new city, new team, young son.

Before his Giants debut against the New Orleans Saints at MetLife Stadium, McCarthy hugged and kissed his wife on the sideline. Katya, dressed in jeans and a Giants sweatshirt, smiled through it. She later posted the video to her Instagram story with a short note: “Love you❤️‍????❤️‍????”. The Giants lost that game 34-27.

His first start came against Houston, replacing Jameis Winston. McCarthy completed 20 of 28 passes for 252 yards, and the Giants ran for four touchdowns, with Cam Skattebo, Devin Singletary, Tyrone Tracy Jr. and Winston each scoring one. Katya again posted a message of love on Instagram afterward.

Their son, Rome Micah, was born on September 12, 2025. McCarthy answered the announcement post with “God is Great.” and then praised Katya in a second comment. She later shared a photo of the baby in a Vikings jersey with his father's number 9.