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Mac McCain III
Personal information
Born: (1998-02-06) February 6, 1998 (age 26)
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
Total tackles:3
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[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]

Pre-draft measurables
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]

Personal life[edit]

McCain is the grandson of civil rights activist Franklin McCain.[25]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e "Mac McCain III – 2020 – Football". North Carolina A&T.
  2. ^ "2021 Draft Scout Mac McCain III, North Carolina AT NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
  3. ^ "Mac McCain III 2021 NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
  4. ^ "Mile High Morning: An introduction to Broncos CFA Mac McCain III and his family's connection to the Civil Rights Movement". www.denverbroncos.com.
  5. ^ "Former NC A&T Aggies CB Franklin "Mac" McCain to sign with Denver Broncos Practice Squad". North Carolina A&T.
  6. ^ Jensen, Chad. "Report: Eagles Scalp Rookie CB Mac McCain III off Broncos' Practice Squad". Sports Illustrated.
  7. ^ "Eagles sign CB Mac McCain". www.philadelphiaeagles.com.
  8. ^ "All you need to know about new Eagles CB Mac McCain". PHILLY SPORTS NETWORK. September 8, 2021.
  9. ^ "Mac McCain Career Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  10. ^ Erby, Glenn (November 9, 2021). "Jets sign DB Elijah Riley off of the Eagles practice squad". USA Today.
  11. ^ Alper, Josh (November 10, 2021). "Broncos activate Noah Fant, claim Mac McCain". NBC Sports.
  12. ^ DiLalla, Aric (November 23, 2021). "Broncos waive CB Mac McCain III". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
  13. ^ McPherson, Chris (November 24, 2021). "Eagles claim CB Mac McCain off waivers from the Broncos". philadelphiaeagles.com.
  14. ^ McPherson, Chris (December 8, 2021). "Eagles sign T Le'Raven Clark to a two-year contract through 2022". PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  15. ^ Bowman, Paul (December 13, 2021). "Eagles Place Two On COVID List, Re-Sign Corner". SportsTalkPhilly.com.
  16. ^ McPherson, Chris (January 18, 2022). "Eagles sign 11 players to Reserve/Futures contracts". PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  17. ^ McPherson, Chris (August 30, 2022). "Eagles announce initial 53-man roster". PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  18. ^ "Eagles sign WR Auden Tate to the practice squad". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. November 17, 2022.
  19. ^ "Detroit Lions sign CB Mac McCain". Pride of Detroit. SB Nation. February 23, 2023.
  20. ^ "Detroit Lions sign free agent DL Christian Covington". SBNation.com. May 10, 2023.
  21. ^ "Panthers make a change at cornerback". Panthers.com. August 4, 2023.
  22. ^ Gantt, Darin (August 29, 2023). "Panthers make moves en route to 53-man roster limit". Panthers.com.
  23. ^ "The UFL Agrees to Terms with 61 Players". UFLBoard.com. January 22, 2024. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
  24. ^ "UFL Teams Set their Training Camp Rosters to 58". UFLBoard.com. March 10, 2024. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
  25. ^ "Rookie cornerback Mac McCain III proudly carries grandfather's name, legacy to first Broncos training camp". July 26, 2021.

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