Timothy McKay (American football)

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Timothy McKay
No. 68 – Washington Commanders
Position: Guard
Personal information
Born: (2002-01-15) January 15, 2002 (age 23)
Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:312 lb (142 kg)
Career information
High school: Wakefield (Raleigh)
College: NC State (2019–2024)
NFL draft: 2025: undrafted
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status: Practice squad
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Timothy McKay (born January 15, 2002) is an American professional football guard for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the NC State Wolfpack. McKay signed with the Commanders as an undrafted free agent in 2025.

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Early life

McKay was born on January 15, 2002, in Raleigh, North Carolina. He attended Wakefield High School. where he was rated a four-star recruit. McKay committed to play college football for the NC State Wolfpack over Duke. [1]

College career

During his six-year career at NC State from 2019 through 2024, he appeared in 55 games, with 34 starts, as he became a full-time starter in 2022, while primarily playing offensive guard, and tackle. [2] [3] [4] After the conclusion of the 2024 season, he declared for the 2025 NFL draft, while also accepting an invite to participate in the 2025 East-West Shrine Bowl. [5]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span Vertical jump
6 ft 3+78 in
(1.93 m)
311 lb
(141 kg)
34+18 in
(0.87 m)
10+18 in
(0.26 m)
30.5 in
(0.77 m)
All values from Pro Day [6]

McKay signed with the Washington Commanders as an undrafted free agent on April 26, 2025. [7] [8] [9] He was waived on August 26, 2025, and signed with their practice squad the following day. [10] [11]

Personal life

McKay is the younger brother of quarterback Matthew McKay. [12]

References

  1. Bradham, Matthew (December 19, 2018). "4-Star OG Timothy McKay Signs his Letter of Intent to NC State". Pack Insider. Retrieved August 23, 2025.
  2. Alexander, Chip. "NC State lineman Timothy McKay puts football in perspective after Virginia tragedy". Raleigh News & Observer. Retrieved August 23, 2025.
  3. Dudko, James. "Commanders Gave Big Money to Draft Free Agent Who Slid Because of Injury". Heavy Sports. Retrieved August 23, 2025.
  4. "Timothy McKay Stats". Football Database. Retrieved August 23, 2025.
  5. Smith, Cory. "Former NC State OL Tim McKay named to 2025 Shrine Bowl All-Practice Team". 247Sports. Retrieved August 23, 2025.
  6. "Timothy McKay College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved September 1, 2025.
  7. Smith, Cory. "Former NC State OL Tim McKay signs with Commanders as undrafted free agent". 247Sports. Retrieved August 23, 2025.
  8. Harrison, David. "Commanders may have found a future starter in this undrafted rookie". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved August 23, 2025.
  9. Alper, Josh. "Commanders activate OL Tim McKay from NFI list". NBC Sports. Retrieved August 23, 2025.
  10. Selby, Zach (August 26, 2025). "Commanders place Sam Cosmi on Reserve/PUP list; release 30 players". Commanders.com.
  11. Selby, Zach (August 27, 2025). "Commanders sign 14 players to practice squad". Commanders.com. Retrieved August 27, 2025.
  12. Fleischman, Noah (April 26, 2025). "Former NC State OL Tim McKay signs undrafted rookie deal with Washington Commanders". On3.com. Retrieved August 23, 2025.