| Mac McCain III | |
| Position: | Cornerback |
| Birth Date: | 6 February 1998 |
| Birth Place: | Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Height Ft: | 6 |
| Height In: | 0 |
| Weight Lb: | 185 |
| High School: | James B. Dudley (Greensboro, North Carolina) |
| College: | North Carolina A&T (2017–2020) |
| Undraftedyear: | 2021 |
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| Statleague: | NFL |
| Statlabel1: | Total tackles |
| Statvalue1: | 3 |
| Statlabel2: | Forced fumbles |
| Statlabel3: | Fumble recoveries |
| Statlabel4: | Pass deflections |
| Statlabel5: | Interceptions |
| Pfr: | McCaMa02 |
Franklin "Mac" McCain III (born February 6, 1998) is an American professional football cornerback who is a free agent. He played college football for North Carolina A&T and was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Denver Broncos in .
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.
After going unselected in the 2021 NFL draft, McCain was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Denver Broncos.[2] [3] He was released on August 29 and subsequently signed to the practice squad.
On September 7, 2021, he was claimed by the Philadelphia Eagles and signed to the active roster.[4] [5] [6] He made his NFL debut in week three, playing 13 special teams snaps in the 21–41 loss at the Dallas Cowboys.[7] He was released on November 9.[8]
On November 10, 2021, McCain was claimed off waivers by the Denver Broncos.[9] He was waived on November 23, 2021.[10]
On November 24, 2021, the Eagles claimed McCain off of waivers.[11] He was waived on December 8.[12] He was re-signed to the practice squad on December 13.[13] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Eagles on January 18, 2022.[14]
On August 30, 2022, McCain was waived by the Eagles and re-signed to the practice squad.[15] He was released from the practice squad on November 17, 2022, then re-signed a week later.[16]
On February 23, 2023, McCain signed with the Detroit Lions.[17] He was released on May 10.[18]
On August 4, 2023, McCain signed with the Carolina Panthers.[19] He was waived on August 29.[20]
On January 22, 2024, McCain signed with the San Antonio Brahmas of the United Football League (UFL).[21] He was released on March 10, 2024.[22]
On June 20, 2024, McCain signed with the New Orleans Saints.[23] He was waived on August 27.[24]
McCain is the grandson of civil rights activist Franklin McCain.[25]
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