Jeremy McNichols explained

Jeremy McNichols
Current Team:Washington Commanders
Number:31
Position:Running back
Birth Date:December 26, 1995
Birth Place:Long Beach, California, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:9
Weight Lbs:214
College:Boise State (2014–2016)
Draftyear:2017
Draftround:5
Draftpick:162
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
  • 2× second-team All-Mountain West (2015, 2016)
Statlabel1:Rushing yards
Statvalue1:364
Statlabel2:Rushing average
Statvalue2:4
Statlabel3:Rushing touchdowns
Statvalue3:1
Statlabel4:Receptions
Statvalue4:40
Statlabel5:Receiving yards
Statvalue5:295
Statlabel6:Receiving touchdowns
Statvalue6:1
Pfr:McNiJe00

Jeremy Theron McNichols (born December 26, 1995) is an American football running back for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Boise State Broncos and was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL draft. McNichols has also been a member of several other NFL teams.

Early life

McNichols attended Lakewood High School in Lakewood, California before transferring to Santa Margarita Catholic High School in Rancho Santa Margarita, California for his senior year.[1] As a youngster, McNichols and fellow NFL player John Ross played in Snoop Dogg's youth football league in Long Beach, California.[2] He played running back and wide receiver in high school, and his versatility led to him earning the nickname "McWeapon". During his career he rushed for 877 yards with nine touchdowns and had 72 receptions for 934 yards and 10 touchdowns. He originally committed to the University of Utah to play college football but later changed to Boise State University.[3] [4]

College career

McNichols enrolled at Boise State in early August 2014 before the start of fall camp.[5] Heading into the season, McNichols planned on being redshirted and sat out the first five games before the redshirt was pulled. McNichols ended up playing in nine games as a true freshman during the 2014 season. He rushed for 159 yards on 17 carries with a rushing touchdown and had 15 receptions for 155 yards and a touchdown.[6] As a sophomore in 2015, he started 12 games, rushing for 1,337 yards on 240 carries and 20 touchdowns.[7] [8] He also had 460 receiving yards and six touchdowns on 51 receptions.

Professional career

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

McNichols was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fifth round (162nd overall) of the 2017 NFL draft.[9] He was the 17th running back selected in that year's draft.[10] [11] He was released by the team on September 2, 2017.[12]

San Francisco 49ers

On September 4, 2017, McNichols was signed to the practice squad of the San Francisco 49ers.[13] He was promoted to the active roster on November 29, 2017.[14] On September 1, 2018, McNichols was waived by the 49ers.[15]

Indianapolis Colts

On September 3, 2018, McNichols was signed to the Indianapolis Colts' practice squad.[16] He was released on September 13, 2018, but was re-signed five days later.[17] [18] He was promoted to the active roster on September 28, 2018, but was waived four days later.[19] [20]

Denver Broncos

On October 10, 2018, McNichols signed to the Denver Broncos practice squad.[21]

Tennessee Titans (first stint)

On December 3, 2018, McNichols was signed by the Tennessee Titans off the Broncos practice squad.[22] He was waived on August 31, 2019.[23]

Chicago Bears

On November 19, 2019, McNichols was signed to the Chicago Bears practice squad.[24] He was waived on December 11.[25]

Jacksonville Jaguars

On December 18, 2019, McNichols was signed to the Jacksonville Jaguars practice squad.[26] He was promoted to the active roster on December 28, 2019.[27]

On May 4, 2020, the Jaguars waived McNichols to make room for veteran running back Chris Thompson.[28]

Tennessee Titans (second stint)

McNichols had a tryout with the Titans on August 23, 2020,[29] and re-signed with the team three days later.[30] He was waived on September 5, 2020, and signed to the practice squad the next day.[31] [32] After being elevated to the active roster for the first two games of the season, he was promoted to the active roster on September 23, 2020.[33] In the Week 6 matchup against the Houston Texans, he accounted for more than 50 rushing yards in a dominant Titans performance, who had 601 offensive yards, most in franchise history.[34] He finished the season playing in all 16 games as a backup to Derrick Henry recording 47 carries for 204 yards and one touchdown along with 12 receptions for 55 yards. During the playoffs, McNichols recorded one carry for four yards in the Titans 20–13 loss to the Baltimore Ravens in the wildcard round. McNichols was waived by the Titans on January 8, 2022.[35] He was re-signed to the practice squad on January 11.[36]

Atlanta Falcons

On May 26, 2022, McNichols signed with the Atlanta Falcons.[37] On June 16, 2022, McNichols was released by the Falcons.[38]

Pittsburgh Steelers

On July 26, 2022, McNichols signed a one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers.[39] He was placed on injured reserve on August 3, 2022.[40]

San Francisco 49ers (second stint)

On August 8, 2023, McNichols signed with the San Francisco 49ers.[41] He was released on August 29, 2023, and re-signed to the practice squad on September 26, but released the next day.[42] [43] He was re-signed on October 4.[44] McNichols was signed to the active roster on December 21, but waived on December 27 and re-signed to the practice squad.[45] [46] He was released on January 16, 2024.[47]

Washington Commanders

On April 1, 2024, McNichols signed with the Washington Commanders.[48]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Haylock . Rahshaun . September 4, 2013 . 10 things: Santa Margarita RB Jeremy McNichols . October 5, 2016 . Fox Sports.
  2. News: Kania . Joe . April 29, 2017 . 5 Things to Know About Jeremy McNichols . https://web.archive.org/web/20171003061330/http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-1/5-Things-to-Know-About-Jeremy-McNichols/9a24b269-79df-4531-8f7c-2dc15f30c629 . October 3, 2017 . August 9, 2017 . buccaneers.com . Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
  3. Web site: Phibbs . Trevor . August 9, 2013 . Utah football: California receiver Jeremy McNichols commits to Utah . October 7, 2016 . Deseret News.
  4. Web site: Volk . Pete . January 27, 2014 . College football recruiting roundup: Commitments flying close to Signing Day . October 7, 2016 . SB Nation.
  5. Web site: Jeremy McNichols . October 7, 2016 . 247Sports.com . CBS Sports.
  6. Web site: Rains . B.J. . August 16, 2015 . McNichols hopes for big role at running back . October 5, 2016 . IdahoPress.com.
  7. Web site: Southorn . Dave . August 19, 2016 . Boise State's McNichols a bruiser in the backfield . October 5, 2016 . IdahoStatesman.com.
  8. Web site: Rains . B.J. . August 5, 2016 . Jeremy McNichols smarter, more confident heading into junior year . October 5, 2016 . IdahoPress.com.
  9. Web site: April 29, 2017 . Bucs Draft Jeremy McNichols in Round 5 . https://web.archive.org/web/20171030140046/http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-1/Bucs-Draft-Jeremy-McNichols-in-Round-5/d8ae6a4c-539d-4e57-b56a-ee192b7ce10c . October 30, 2017 . May 9, 2017 . Buccaneers.com.
  10. Web site: 2017 NFL Draft Listing . February 10, 2018 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  11. Web site: Draft Finder Query Results . February 10, 2018 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  12. Web site: Gantt . Darin . September 2, 2017 . Buccaneers cut fifth-rounder Jeremy McNichols . November 13, 2020 . ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com.
  13. Web site: September 4, 2017 . 49ers Sign RB Jeremy McNichols to the Practice Squad . https://web.archive.org/web/20180302192144/http://www.49ers.com/news/article-2/49ers-Sign-RB-Jeremy-McNichols-to-the-Practice-Squad/ea1ddbd8-c84d-44bc-ad18-9f8d422b86f5 . March 2, 2018 . November 13, 2020 . 49ers.com.
  14. Web site: November 29, 2017 . 49ers Announce Several Roster Moves . https://web.archive.org/web/20180316124603/http://www.49ers.com/news/article-2/49ers-Announce-Several-Roster-Moves/7ba0b9f7-cc44-4c7d-ab37-1b757ce2c218 . March 16, 2018 . November 13, 2020 . 49ers.com.
  15. Web site: September 1, 2018 . 49ers Cut 21 Players, Get Roster Down to 53 . November 13, 2020 . 49ers.com.
  16. Web site: September 3, 2018 . Colts Sign RB Jeremy McNichols To Practice Squad . November 13, 2020 . Colts.com.
  17. Web site: September 13, 2018 . Roster Moves: Colts Sign T Will Holden To Practice Squad . November 13, 2020 . Colts.com.
  18. Web site: September 18, 2018 . Roster Moves: Colts Sign RB Jeremy McNichols Back To Practice Squad . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20201109034727/https://www.colts.com/news/roster-moves-colts-sign-rb-jeremy-mcnichols-back-to-practice-squad . November 9, 2020 . November 13, 2020 . Colts.com.
  19. Web site: September 28, 2018 . Roster Moves: Colts Sign Three To Active Roster From Practice Squad; Place T/G Joe Haeg On IR . November 13, 2020 . Colts.com.
  20. Web site: October 2, 2018 . Roster Moves: Colts Sign RB Jonathan Williams To Practice Squad; Waive RB Jeremy McNichols . November 13, 2020 . Colts.com.
  21. Web site: Kelberman . Zack . October 10, 2018 . Broncos sign RB Jeremy McNichols to practice squad . November 13, 2020 . 247sports.com.
  22. Web site: Wyatt . Jim . December 3, 2018 . Titans Sign RB Jeremy McNichols off Broncos' Practice Squad . November 13, 2020 . TitansOnline.com.
  23. Web site: Wyatt . Jim . August 31, 2019 . Roster Moves: Titans Trim Roster to 53 Players While Also Trading WR Taywan Taylor to Browns . November 13, 2020 . TitansOnline.com.
  24. Web site: Mayer . Larry . November 19, 2019 . Roster moves: Bears waive Vaughters, sign two to practice squad . November 13, 2020 . ChicagoBears.com.
  25. Web site: December 11, 2019 . Jeremy McNichols: Released by Bears . December 11, 2019 . . CBSSports.com.
  26. Web site: December 18, 2019 . Jaguars make roster moves . November 13, 2020 . Jaguars.com.
  27. Web site: Bouda . Nate . December 28, 2019 . Jaguars Promote RB Jeremy McNichols, Place WR Michael Walker On IR . November 13, 2020 . NFLTradeRumors.co.
  28. Web site: Gantt . Darin . May 5, 2020 . Jaguars release Jeremy McNichols . May 5, 2020 . NBCSports.com.
  29. 1297633729515524098 . AlbertBreer . And here's today's tryout/visit list. Ex-Ohio State QB Cardale Jones and ex-Lions RB Theo Riddick worked out for Vegas. . August 23, 2020 . August 24, 2020.
  30. Web site: Gantt . Darin . August 26, 2020 . Titans adding running back Jeremy McNichols . August 26, 2020 . ProFootballTalk . en-US.
  31. Web site: Wyatt, Jim . September 5, 2020 . Roster Moves: Titans Trim Roster to 53 Players . November 13, 2020 . TennesseeTitans.com.
  32. Web site: Wyatt . Jim . September 7, 2020 . Titans Add 13 Players to Practice Squad . September 7, 2020 . tennesseetitans.com . Tennessee Titans.
  33. Web site: Wyatt . Jim . September 23, 2020 . Titans Promote RB Jeremy McNichols to 53-Man Roster, Place RB Senorise Perry on Injured Reserve . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20200924234358/https://www.tennesseetitans.com/news/titans-promote-rb-jeremy-mcnichols-to-53-man-roster-place-rb-senorise-perry-on-i . September 24, 2020 . September 25, 2020 . TennesseeTitans.com.
  34. Web site: Bacharach . Eric . October 18, 2020 . Mike Vrabel on Derrick Henry vs. Texans: 'We were all witness to somebody taking a game over' . October 20, 2020 . Tennessean.com . Tannehill threw for more than 300 yards. Tight end Anthony Firkser had more than 100 receiving yards. Even backup running back Jeremy McNichols ran for more than 50 yards. . Nashville, TN.
  35. Web site: Wyatt, Jim . January 8, 2022 . Titans Promote DL Kevin Strong to the Active Roster While Waiving RB Jeremy McNichols . January 8, 2022 . TennesseeTitans.com.
  36. Web site: Wyatt, Jim . January 11, 2022 . Roster Moves: Titans Make a Pair of Practice Squad Moves, While Signing Two Players to Reserve/Futures Contracts . TennesseeTitans.com.
  37. Web site: May 26, 2022 . Falcons add veteran running back with Arthur Smith connection . AtlantaFalcons.com.
  38. Web site: June 16, 2022 . Falcons sign offensive lineman, defensive lineman after minicamp tryout . AtlantaFalcons.com.
  39. Web site: July 26, 2022 . McNichols signed to one-year contract . Steelers.com.
  40. Web site: August 3, 2022 . Steelers sign Teague III . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20220803205337/https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-sign-teague-iii . August 3, 2022 . August 3, 2022 . Steelers.com.
  41. Web site: August 8, 2023 . 49ers Sign RB Jeremy McNichols; Waive Awatt . 49ers.com.
  42. Web site: August 29, 2023 . 49ers Announce Moves for Initial 53-Man Roster . 49ers.com.
  43. Web site: September 26, 2023 . 49ers Sign RB Jeremy McNichols to the Team's Practice Squad; Release TE . 49ers.com.
  44. Web site: October 4, 2023 . 49ers Sign Running Back and Offensive Lineman to the Practice Squad . 49ers.com.
  45. Web site: Madson . Kyle . RB promoted to 49ers active roster to complete series of roster moves . December 22, 2023 . 49ers Wire.
  46. Web site: December 27, 2023 . 49ers Sign DL and OL to One-Year Deals; Announce Additional Roster Moves . December 28, 2023 . 49ers.com.
  47. Web site: January 16, 2024 . 49ers Sign DL Bryant to the Practice Squad, Release a Running Back . 49ers.com.
  48. Web site: Commanders sign RB Jeremy McNichols . 2024-04-01 . Commanders.com . en-US.

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