Matt McCrane

Last updated

Matt McCrane
Matt McCrane.jpg
McCrane with the New York Guardians
No. 16 – DC Defenders
Position: Placekicker
Personal information
Born: (1994-09-08) September 8, 1994 (age 29)
Brownwood, Texas, U.S.
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:175 lb (79 kg)
Career information
High school: Brownwood
(Brownwood, Texas)
College: Kansas State
Undrafted: 2018
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Field goals:8
Field goal attempts:12
Field goal%:66.7%
Field goal long:47
Touchbacks:5
Player stats at NFL.com

Matthew McCrane (born September 8, 1994) is an American football placekicker for the DC Defenders of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at Kansas State University. He was signed by the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent in 2018. He has also played for the Oakland Raiders, Pittsburgh Steelers, New York Guardians, and Cleveland Browns.

Contents

Early years

McCrane attended and played high school football at Brownwood High School. [1] While playing for the Lions, McCrane converted on 41 of 44 extra points and 7 of 12 field goals, including the longest in school history at 52 yards. [2]

College career

McCrane attended and played college football at Kansas State for head coach Bill Snyder. [3] From 2014 to 2017, he converted 133-of-134 extra point attempts and 57-of-66 field goal attempts. [4] McCrane ranks #2 in Big XII history and #7 in NCAA history for Career Field Goal Percentage. (86.4%)

Collegiate statistics

Matt McCrane
YearSchoolConfClassPosGXPMXPAXP%FGMFGAFG%Pts
2014 Kansas State Big 12FRK12414297.6181994.795
2015 Kansas State Big 12SOK51515100.077100.036
2016 Kansas State Big 12JRK82929100.0111478.662
2017 Kansas State Big 12SRK134848100.0212680.8111
CareerKansas State13313499.3576686.4304

Professional career

Arizona Cardinals

After going undrafted in the 2018 NFL Draft, McCrane signed with Arizona Cardinals. [5] He was released on September 1, 2018. [6]

Oakland Raiders

McCrane was signed by the Oakland Raiders on September 25, 2018. [7] On September 30, 2018, against the Cleveland Browns, McCrane converted three of five field goal attempts and four extra points. He converted the game winning field goal for the Oakland Raiders in his NFL debut. [8] McCrane was waived by the Raiders on October 23, 2018, after the team signed Daniel Carlson. [9]

Arizona Cardinals (second stint)

McCrane was re-signed by the Cardinals to their practice squad on October 26, 2018. [10] McCrane was released by the Cardinals on October 30, 2018. [11] He was re-signed to the active roster on November 17, 2018, following an injury to Phil Dawson. [12] McCrane handled the kicking duties in the Cardinals' 23–21 loss to the Raiders, making all three of his extra point attempts, and was waived the following day on November 19, 2018. [13]

Pittsburgh Steelers

On December 28, 2018, the Pittsburgh Steelers signed McCrane after placekicker Chris Boswell was placed on injured reserve. [14] McCrane made all three field goal attempts and his sole extra point attempt in the Steelers final regular season game on December 30, 2018, in a 16–13 win against the Cincinnati Bengals. [15] McCrane was released by the Steelers on May 9, 2019. [16]

New York Guardians

McCrane was drafted by the New York Guardians in the 2020 XFL Supplemental Draft on November 22, 2019. He had his contract terminated when the league suspended operations on April 10, 2020. [17]

Cleveland Browns

McCrane was signed to the Cleveland Browns' practice squad on September 22, 2020. [18] McCrane was signed to a reserve/futures contract by the Browns on January 18, 2021. [19] He was waived on May 11, 2021. [20]

Arizona Cardinals (third stint)

On September 16, 2021, McCrane was signed to the Arizona Cardinals practice squad. [21] The Cardinals released him on September 21, 2021.

Philadelphia Eagles

On December 25, 2021, McCrane was signed to the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad. [22] [23] He spent time on and off the practice squad before being released on January 10, 2022. [24]

DC Defenders

McCrane signed with the DC Defenders on January 17, 2023. He re-signed with the team on January 22, 2024. [25]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mike Nugent</span> American football player (born 1982)


Michael Nugent is an American former football placekicker who played in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes, where he won the Lou Groza Award in 2004, and was twice recognized as a consensus All-American. He was selected by the New York Jets in the second round of the 2005 NFL draft, and also played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Arizona Cardinals, the Cincinnati Bengals, the Dallas Cowboys, the Chicago Bears, the Oakland Raiders, and the New England Patriots during his 16-year career.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Brett Maher (American football)</span> American football player (born 1989)

Brett Maher is an American football placekicker for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Nebraska and was signed by the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL) as an undrafted free agent in 2013. Maher has also been a member of the Dallas Cowboys, Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Ottawa Redblacks, Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Cleveland Browns, Washington Commanders, Houston Texans, Arizona Cardinals, New Orleans Saints, Denver Broncos, and Los Angeles Rams.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">John Wetzel (American football)</span> American football player (born 1991)

John William Wetzel is a former American football offensive guard. He was signed by the Oakland Raiders as an undrafted free agent in 2013. He played college football at Boston College.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ian Silberman</span> American football player (born 1992)

Ian Silberman is a former American football guard. A 2009 USA Today High School All-American out of Fleming Island High School, Silberman had enrolled at Florida, where he appeared in 20 games with seven starts, before transferring to Boston College after his graduation. Silberman was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the sixth round of the 2015 NFL Draft. He has also been a member of the New England Patriots, Indianapolis Colts, Cleveland Browns, Oakland Raiders, Carolina Panthers, and New York Guardians.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Joe Walker (linebacker)</span> American football player (born 1992)

Joe Walker is a former American football linebacker. He played college football at Oregon and was selected in the seventh round of the 2016 NFL Draft by the Philadelphia Eagles. He has also been a member of the Arizona Cardinals, San Francisco 49ers and Washington Football Team.

Kyle Allen Friend is a former American football center. He played college football at Temple and signed with the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent in 2016.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Curtis Riley</span> American football player (born 1992)

Curtis Kaazim Riley Jr. is a former American football safety. He played college football at Fresno State. He previously played for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Oakland Raiders, New York Giants, Tennessee Titans, Arizona Cardinals, and Minnesota Vikings.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Antonio Hamilton</span> American football player (born 1993)

Antonio Hamilton is an American football cornerback for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at South Carolina State.

Vontarrius Dora is a former American football linebacker. He played college football at Louisiana Tech and was signed by the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 2016.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Zane Gonzalez</span> American football player (born 1995)

Holden Fortunato "Zane" Gonzalez is an American football placekicker who is a free agent. He played college football at Arizona State University and was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the seventh round of the 2017 NFL Draft. Gonzalez holds the NCAA Division I record for field goals made in a career. He was a unanimous All-American in 2016. He was awarded the Lou Groza Award in 2016.

Matthew Scott Haack is an American football punter for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Arizona State. He played his first four seasons with the Miami Dolphins, who signed him as an undrafted free agent in 2017. Haack later spent one season with the Buffalo Bills before joining the Colts in 2022.

Kaleb Johnson is a former American football guard. He played college football at Rutgers.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tanner Vallejo</span> American football player (born 1994)

Tanner Vallejo is an American football linebacker who is a free agent. He played college football at Boise State and was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the sixth round of the 2017 NFL Draft. Vallejo has also played for the Cleveland Browns, the Washington Redskins and the Arizona Cardinals.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Breon Borders</span> American football player (born 1995)

Breon Borders is an American football cornerback who is a free agent. He played college football at Duke. He has been a member of 12 different NFL teams.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Marvin Hall</span> American football player (born 1993)

Marvin Hall Jr. is a former American football wide receiver. He played college football at Washington. He was signed by the Oakland Raiders as an undrafted free agent in 2016.

Justin Murray is an American football offensive tackle for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). Murray played high school football at Sycamore High School in Cincinnati. While in high school, Murray set the Greater Miami Conference shot put record at 59'06.5". He played college football at Cincinnati, and was signed by the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 2016. Murray has also been a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New Orleans Saints, Cincinnati Bengals, Oakland Raiders, Arizona Cardinals, Buffalo Bills, Las Vegas Raiders and Tennessee Titans.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Rashaad Coward</span> American football player (born 1994)

Rashaad Coward is an American football offensive tackle for the San Antonio Brahmas of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football as a defensive end at Old Dominion. He has been a member of the Chicago Bears, Pittsburgh Steelers, Jacksonville Jaguars, Atlanta Falcons, Arizona Cardinals, Houston Texans, and Houston Roughnecks.

Elliott Goering Fry is an American football placekicker who is a free agent. He played college football at South Carolina. He has played for the Baltimore Ravens, Chicago Bears, Carolina Panthers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Kansas City Chiefs, Cincinnati Bengals, and the Alliance of American Football (AAF)'s Orlando Apollos.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tristan Vizcaino</span> American football player (born 1996)

Tristan Vizcaino is an American football placekicker who is a free agent. He signed with the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent in 2019 following his college football career at Washington. He has also been a member of the Minnesota Vikings and the San Francisco 49ers.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Matt Ammendola</span> American football player (born 1996)

Matt Ammendola is an American football placekicker who is a free agent. He played college football at Oklahoma State. After going undrafted in the 2020 NFL Draft, he has played for the Carolina Panthers, New York Jets, Kansas City Chiefs, Arizona Cardinals, Green Bay Packers, and Houston Texans.

References

  1. ↑ Stuckly, Derrick. "Brownwood grad McCrane joins Raiders as new kicker". Brownwood Bulletin . Retrieved November 1, 2018.
  2. ↑ Stuckly, Derrick (April 28, 2018). "Brownwood grad McCrane signs with NFL's Arizona Cardinals". Brownwood Bulletin . Retrieved November 20, 2018.
  3. ↑ Allen, DeAundra (April 3, 2018). "Former K-State kicker shapes up for NFL, reflects on time with Wildcats". Kansas State Collegian . Retrieved October 11, 2018.
  4. ↑ "Matthew McCrane Career Game Log". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
  5. ↑ Urban, Darren (April 30, 2018). "Cardinals Bring In 24 Undrafted Rookies". AZCardinals.com. Archived from the original on May 2, 2018. Retrieved September 29, 2018.
  6. ↑ Urban, Darren (September 1, 2018). "Cardinals Make Cuts To Reach 53-Man Roster". AZCardinals.com. Retrieved September 29, 2018.
  7. ↑ Williams, Charean (September 25, 2018). "Report: Raiders signing kicker Matt McCrane". Pro Football Talk . NBC Sports . Retrieved September 28, 2018.
  8. ↑ "Raiders rally past Browns 45-42 in OT for 1st win for Gruden". ESPN.com . Associated Press. September 30, 2018. Retrieved September 30, 2018.
  9. ↑ "Raiders Announce Transactions - 10.23.18". Raiders.com. October 23, 2018.
  10. ↑ Urban, Darren (October 26, 2018). "With Phil Dawson Ailing, Matt McCrane Added To Practice Squad". AZCardinals.com.
  11. ↑ Bouda, Nate (October 30, 2018). "Cardinals Sign TE John Phillips & G Colby Gossett, Cut Two". NFLTradeRumors.com. Retrieved October 30, 2018.
  12. ↑ Urban, Darren (November 17, 2018). "Cardinals Sign Matt McCrane, Promote Vontarrius Dora". AZCardinals.com.
  13. ↑ Bouda, Nate (November 19, 2018). "Cardinals Waive K Matt McCrane". NFLTradeRumors.com. Retrieved November 19, 2018.
  14. ↑ Varley, Teresa (December 28, 2018). "Steelers sign McCrane to 53-man roster". Steelers.com.
  15. ↑ Fittipaldo, Ray (December 30, 2018). "New kicker Matt McCrane gets game ball after being perfect in his Steelers debut". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette . Retrieved January 2, 2019.
  16. ↑ Alper, Josh (May 9, 2019). "Steelers release Matt McCrane, Jack Tocho". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports.
  17. ↑ Condotta, Bob (April 10, 2020). "XFL suspends operations, terminates all employees, but Jim Zorn says he has hopes league will continue". SeattleTimes.com. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
  18. ↑ "Browns sign K Matthew McCrane, DE Jalen Jelks to practice squad". ClevelandBrowns.com. September 22, 2020.
  19. ↑ "Browns sign 14 players". ClevelandBrowns.com. January 18, 2021.
  20. ↑ "Browns claim K Chase McLaughlin". ClevelandBrowns.com. May 11, 2021. Retrieved May 11, 2021.
  21. ↑ "Cardinals sign Matt McCrane to PS". Revenge of the Birds. SB Nation. September 16, 2021.
  22. ↑ Bowman, Paul (December 28, 2021). "Kerryon Johnson Rejoins Eagles Amidst Flurry Of Moves". SportsTalkPhilly.com.
  23. ↑ McPherson, Chris (January 1, 2022). "Eagles activate DE Derek Barnett off Reserve/COVID-19 list". philadelphiaeagles.com.
  24. ↑ McPherson, Chris (January 10, 2022). "Eagles make several roster moves on Monday". PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  25. ↑ "The UFL Agrees to Terms with 61 Players". UFLBoard.com. January 22, 2024. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.