Mac McCain
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| Born: | February 6, 1998 Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S. | ||||
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 185 lb (84 kg) | ||||
| Career information | |||||
| High school: | James B. Dudley (Greensboro, North Carolina) | ||||
| College: | North Carolina A&T (2017–2020) | ||||
| Position: | Cornerback | ||||
| Undrafted: | 2021 | ||||
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||
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Franklin "Mac" McCain III (born February 6, 1998) is an American professional football cornerback who is a free agent. He played college football for North Carolina A&T and was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Denver Broncos in 2021.
Early life and education
[edit]Mac McCain was born on February 6, 1998, in Greensboro, North Carolina. He attended James B. Dudley High School, compiling 96 tackles in his final two seasons, and earning all-area honorable mention honors as a senior.[1] He earned a scholarship offer from North Carolina A&T in 2017.[1]
As a true freshman, McCain started all 12 games, making six interceptions, three returned for touchdowns. In an upset win over Charlotte in his third game, he made a game-winning "pick six" in an upset 35–31 win. One week later, against Morgan State, McCain returned an interception 100 yards for a touchdown. He placed second on the team with 50 tackles, and ranked eighth in the nation for interceptions per game.[1]
As a sophomore, McCain started all 8 games before suffering a season-ending knee injury. He finished the season with 37 tackles, 2 interceptions, and 10 pass deflections. Even though he missed the final four games, he still earned first-team all MEAC honors.[1] In the second game of the season, he made a game-winning 100 yard pick six similar to the previous season's.[1] He started nine games as a junior, before another season-ending injury occurred. He finished the year with 26 tackles and no interceptions. He did not play in 2020, as the season was canceled due to COVID-19.
Professional career
[edit]| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | 186 lb (84 kg) | 31 in (0.79 m) | 9+1⁄4 in (0.23 m) | 4.45/4.48 s | 1.57 s | 2.58 s | 4.20 s | 7.09 s | 35.5 in (0.90 m) | 10 ft 3 in (3.12 m) | 13 reps | |
| All values from Pro Day[2][3] | ||||||||||||
Denver Broncos
[edit]After going unselected in the 2021 NFL draft, McCain was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Denver Broncos.[4][5] He was released on August 29 and subsequently signed to the practice squad.
Philadelphia Eagles
[edit]On September 7, 2021, he was claimed by the Philadelphia Eagles and signed to the active roster.[6][7][8] He made his NFL debut in week three, playing 13 special teams snaps in the 21–41 loss at the Dallas Cowboys.[9] He was released on November 9.[10]
Denver Broncos
[edit]On November 10, 2021, McCain was claimed off waivers by the Denver Broncos.[11] He was waived on November 23, 2021.[12]
Philadelphia Eagles (second stint)
[edit]On November 24, 2021, the Eagles claimed McCain off of waivers.[13] He was waived on December 8.[14] He was re-signed to the practice squad on December 13.[15] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Eagles on January 18, 2022.[16]
On August 30, 2022, McCain was waived by the Eagles and re-signed to the practice squad.[17] He was released from the practice squad on November 17, 2022, then re-signed a week later.[18]
Detroit Lions
[edit]On February 23, 2023, McCain signed with the Detroit Lions.[19] He was released on May 10.[20]
Carolina Panthers
[edit]On August 4, 2023, McCain signed with the Carolina Panthers.[21] He was waived on August 29.[22]
San Antonio Brahmas
[edit]On January 22, 2024, McCain signed with the San Antonio Brahmas of the United Football League (UFL).[23] He was released on March 10, 2024.[24]
New Orleans Saints
[edit]On June 20, 2024, McCain signed with the New Orleans Saints.[25] He was waived on August 27.[26]
Personal life
[edit]McCain is the grandson of civil rights activist Franklin McCain.[27]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e "Mac McCain III – 2020 – Football". North Carolina A&T.
- ^ "2021 Draft Scout Mac McCain III, North Carolina AT NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
- ^ "Mac McCain III 2021 NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Archived from the original on November 2, 2022. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ^ "Mile High Morning: An introduction to Broncos CFA Mac McCain III and his family's connection to the Civil Rights Movement". www.denverbroncos.com.
- ^ "Former NC A&T Aggies CB Franklin "Mac" McCain to sign with Denver Broncos Practice Squad". North Carolina A&T.
- ^ Jensen, Chad. "Report: Eagles Scalp Rookie CB Mac McCain III off Broncos' Practice Squad". Sports Illustrated.
- ^ "Eagles sign CB Mac McCain". www.philadelphiaeagles.com.
- ^ "All you need to know about new Eagles CB Mac McCain". PHILLY SPORTS NETWORK. September 8, 2021.
- ^ "Mac McCain Career Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
- ^ Erby, Glenn (November 9, 2021). "Jets sign DB Elijah Riley off of the Eagles practice squad". USA Today.
- ^ Alper, Josh (November 10, 2021). "Broncos activate Noah Fant, claim Mac McCain". NBC Sports.
- ^ DiLalla, Aric (November 23, 2021). "Broncos waive CB Mac McCain III". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
- ^ McPherson, Chris (November 24, 2021). "Eagles claim CB Mac McCain off waivers from the Broncos". philadelphiaeagles.com.
- ^ McPherson, Chris (December 8, 2021). "Eagles sign T Le'Raven Clark to a two-year contract through 2022". PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
- ^ Bowman, Paul (December 13, 2021). "Eagles Place Two On COVID List, Re-Sign Corner". SportsTalkPhilly.com.
- ^ McPherson, Chris (January 18, 2022). "Eagles sign 11 players to Reserve/Futures contracts". PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
- ^ McPherson, Chris (August 30, 2022). "Eagles announce initial 53-man roster". PhiladelphiaEagles.com.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Eagles sign WR Auden Tate to the practice squad". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. November 17, 2022.
- ^ "Detroit Lions sign CB Mac McCain". Pride of Detroit. SB Nation. February 23, 2023.
- ^ "Detroit Lions sign free agent DL Christian Covington". SBNation.com. May 10, 2023.
- ^ "Panthers make a change at cornerback". Panthers.com. August 4, 2023.
- ^ Gantt, Darin (August 29, 2023). "Panthers make moves en route to 53-man roster limit". Panthers.com.
- ^ "The UFL Agrees to Terms with 61 Players". UFLBoard.com. January 22, 2024. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
- ^ "UFL Teams Set their Training Camp Rosters to 58". UFLBoard.com. March 10, 2024. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
- ^ "New Orleans Saints announce roster moves". NewOrleansSaints.com. June 20, 2024.
- ^ "New Orleans Saints announce roster moves". NewOrleansSaints.com. August 27, 2024.
- ^ O'Halloran, Ryan (July 26, 2021). "Rookie cornerback Mac McCain III proudly carries grandfather's name, legacy to first Broncos training camp". Denver Post. Retrieved July 6, 2024.