Mac McCain

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Mac McCain III
No. 42 – New Orleans Saints
Position: Cornerback
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)
Undrafted: 2021
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:3
Player stats at PFR

Franklin "Mac" McCain III (born February 6, 1998) is an American football cornerback for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for North Carolina A&T and was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Denver Broncos in 2021.

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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

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-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 s1.57 s2.58 s4.20 s7.09 s35.5 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]

New Orleans Saints

On June 20, 2024, McCain signed with the New Orleans Saints. [25]

Personal life

McCain is the grandson of civil rights activist Franklin McCain. [26]

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  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.
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