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J.J. McCarthy Snuck in an Ohio State Zinger While Complimenting Rookie Teammate

J.J. McCarthy got in a jab at Ohio State while talking about a great play by his rookie teammate Donovan Jackson. | @WillRagatz

The Vikings took guard Donovan Jackson with the No. 24 pick in the draft this year hoping to bolster their offensive line to protect first year starter J.J. McCarthy. While the season is still a few weeks away, Jackson has already turned in one of the best offensive lineman highlights of the year.

During a scrimmage against the Patriots on Wednesday, Jackson provided some incredible blocking downfield on a play that resulted in an Aaron Jones touchdown against the New England defense. Jackson blocked defenders about 35 and 40 yards past the line of scrimmage on the play leaving everyone impressed. Including his quarterback.

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