Nate McCrary

Nate McCrary
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McCrary with the Michigan Panthers in 2024
No. 28 – Michigan Panthers
Position:Running back
Personal information
Born: (1999-04-09) April 9, 1999 (age 25)
Muskegon, Michigan, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:213 lb (97 kg)
Career information
High school:Reeths-Puffer (Muskegon, Michigan)
College:Saginaw Valley State
Undrafted:2021
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of 2024
Rushing yards:-1
Rushing average:-1.0
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Nate McCrary (born April 9, 1999) is an American professional football running back for the Michigan Panthers of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at Saginaw Valley State.

College career

McCrary played for Saginaw Valley State, where, in 33 games, he rushed the ball 377 times for 1,889 yards and 28 touchdowns and in his junior and final season, he set career highs with 1,060 yards and 6.3 yards per carry and was named to the All-GLIAC First-team. He ranks fourth on the SVSU career rushing touchdowns all-time list.[1]

Professional career

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
6 ft 0+1⁄4 in
(1.84 m) 		213 lb
(97 kg) 		30 in
(0.76 m) 		9+1⁄4 in
(0.23 m)		 4.52 s 1.50 s 2.72 s 4.19 s 6.94 s 34.0 in
(0.86 m)		 10 ft 3 in
(3.12 m)		 19 reps
All values from Pro Day[2]

Baltimore Ravens (first stint)

On May 1, 2021, McCrary was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent[1] and was the Ravens' leading rusher in the preseason, carrying the ball 42 times for 163 yards and a touchdown.[3] However, on August 31, 2021, he was waived by the Ravens.[4]

Denver Broncos

On September 1, 2021, McCrary was claimed off waivers by the Denver Broncos.[3] He was released on September 23, 2021.[5]

Baltimore Ravens (second stint)

On September 25, 2021, McCrary was signed to the Ravens practice squad.[6] On January 18, 2022, McCrary signed a reserve/future contract with the Ravens.

On August 30, 2022, McCrary was waived by the Ravens.[7]

Carolina Panthers

On November 1, 2022, McCrary was signed to the Carolina Panthers practice squad.[8] He was released on December 13.[9]

Cleveland Browns (first stint)

On January 11, 2023, McCrary signed a reserve/future contract with the Cleveland Browns.[10] He was waived on August 4, 2023.[11]

Green Bay Packers

On August 7, 2023, McCrary signed with the Green Bay Packers.[12] He was released on August 29, 2023.[13]

Cleveland Browns (second stint)

On October 25, 2023, the Browns signed McCrary to their practice squad.[14] McCrary was released on October 31.[15]

Michigan Panthers

On December 8, 2023, McCrary signed with the Michigan Panthers of the United States Football League (USFL).[16] His contract was terminated on August 13, 2024, to sign with an NFL team.[17]

Green Bay Packers (second stint)

On August 14, 2024, McCrary signed with the Green Bay Packers.[18] He was released on August 27, 2024, and re-signed to the practice squad.[19][20] He was placed on practice squad/injured reserve two days later, and released shortly after.[21]

Michigan Panthers (second stint)

On October 3, 2024, McCrary re-signed with the Michigan Panthers.[22]

NFL career statistics

Legend
Led the league
Bold Career high
Regular season statistics
Year Team Games Rushing Receiving Fumbles
GP GS Att Yds Avg Lng TD Rec Yds Avg Lng TD Fum Lost
2021 BAL 1 0 1 −1 -1.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
Career 1 0 1 −1 -1.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0

References

  1. ^ a b "Nate McCrary signs with the Baltimore Ravens". SVSUCardinals.com. May 1, 2021. Retrieved September 13, 2021.
  2. ^ "Nate McCrary, Saginaw Valley State, RB, 2021 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". DraftScout.com. Retrieved January 23, 2022.
  3. ^ a b DiLalla, Aric (September 1, 2021). "Broncos awarded DB Mike Ford, RB Nate McCrary off waivers". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved September 13, 2021.
  4. ^ "Nate McCrary: Waived by Baltimore". CBSSports.com. August 31, 2021. Retrieved September 13, 2021.
  5. ^ Williams, Charean (September 23, 2021). "Broncos cut Nate McCrary". ProFootballTalk. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
  6. ^ "Nate McCrary: Resigned by Baltimore". CBSSports.com. September 25, 2021. Retrieved September 25, 2021.
  7. ^ Mink, Ryan (August 30, 2022). "Ravens Make Roster Cuts to 53". BaltimoreRavens.com. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
  8. ^ Rizzuti, Anthony (November 1, 2022). "Panthers add two players to practice squad on Tuesday". USA Today. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
  9. ^ Bouda, Nate (December 13, 2022). "Panthers Sign CB Tae Hayes To PS, Release RB Nate McCrary". NFLTradeRumors.co. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
  10. ^ "Browns sign RB Nate McCrary to reserve/futures contract". ClevelandBrowns.com. January 11, 2023. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
  11. ^ "Browns make roster moves – Aug. 4". ClevelandBrowns.com. August 4, 2023.
  12. ^ "Packers sign RB Nate McCrary". Packers.com. August 7, 2023.
  13. ^ "Packers announce roster moves". Packers.com. August 29, 2023.
  14. ^ "Browns sign QB P.J. Walker to the active roster". ClevelandBrowns.com. October 25, 2023. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  15. ^ "Browns sign RB Kenyan Drake to the practice squad". ClevelandBrowns.com. October 31, 2023.
  16. ^ Larsen, James (December 8, 2023). "Michigan Panthers Sign RB Nate McCrary & Edge Kenny Willekes". Pro Football Newsroom. Retrieved December 9, 2023.
  17. ^ @UFL_PR (August 13, 2024). "The #UFL has announced the following transactions" (Tweet). Retrieved August 14, 2024 – via Twitter.
  18. ^ "Packers announce roster moves". Packers.com. August 14, 2024.
  19. ^ "Packers announce roster moves". Packers.com. August 27, 2024.
  20. ^ "Packers announce roster moves". Packers.com. August 28, 2024.
  21. ^ "Packers announce roster moves". Packers.com. August 30, 2024.
  22. ^ @UFL_PR (October 3, 2024). "The #UFL has announced the following transactions" (Tweet). Retrieved October 5, 2024 – via Twitter.