| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| Career history | |||
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||
| Career NFL statistics | |||
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| Player stats at NFL.com · PFR | |||
Franklin "Mac" McCain III (born February 6, 1998) is an American 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
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
| 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
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
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
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)
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
On February 23, 2023, McCain signed with the Detroit Lions. [19] He was released on May 10. [20]
Carolina Panthers
On August 4, 2023, McCain signed with the Carolina Panthers. [21] He was waived on August 29. [22]
San Antonio Brahmas
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]
Personal life
McCain is the grandson of civil rights activist Franklin McCain. [25]
References
- ^ 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. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Rookie cornerback Mac McCain III proudly carries grandfather's name, legacy to first Broncos training camp". July 26, 2021.
External links
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| Career history | |||
| |||
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||
| Career NFL statistics | |||
| |||
| Player stats at NFL.com · PFR | |||
Franklin "Mac" McCain III (born February 6, 1998) is an American 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
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
| 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
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
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
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)
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
On February 23, 2023, McCain signed with the Detroit Lions. [19] He was released on May 10. [20]
Carolina Panthers
On August 4, 2023, McCain signed with the Carolina Panthers. [21] He was waived on August 29. [22]
San Antonio Brahmas
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]
Personal life
McCain is the grandson of civil rights activist Franklin McCain. [25]
References
- ^ 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. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Rookie cornerback Mac McCain III proudly carries grandfather's name, legacy to first Broncos training camp". July 26, 2021.