Robert McCray explained

Robert McCray
Number:52
Position:Linebacker
Birth Date:24 March 1996
Birth Place:Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lb:280
High School:Rockdale County
(Conyers, Georgia)
College:Indiana
Undraftedyear:2018
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:1
Statlabel2:Total tackles
Statvalue2:1
Pfr:McCrRo00

Robert McCray III (born March 24, 1996) is a former American football linebacker. He played college football at the Indiana.

Professional career

Kansas City Chiefs

McCray was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent on May 8, 2018.[1] He was waived at the end of training camp at the end of training camp and subsequently re-signed to the team's practice squad.[2] He was waived again at the end of training camp in 2019.

McCray was drafted by the New York Guardians of the XFL.[3] He was drafted in phase 5 which was an open draft where teams could select any player position, but never signed with the league.

Cleveland Browns

McCray was signed to the Cleveland Browns's practice squad on November 27, 2019.[4] He was promoted to the Browns' active roster on December 21, 2019.[5] McCray made his NFL Debut on December 22, 2019 against the Baltimore Ravens, finishing the game with one tackle.[6]

McCray was waived by the Browns on September 5, 2020.[7]

Detroit Lions

On January 14, 2021, McCray signed a reserve/futures contract with the Detroit Lions.[8] He was waived on August 23, 2021.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Chiefs sign five undrafted free agents. Charean. Williams. Profootballtalk.com. May 8, 2018.
  2. Web site: Chiefs Announce Roster Moves; Sign 10 to Practice Squad. Chiefs.com. September 2, 2018.
  3. Web site: XFL Draft 2019 Results: Complete Rosters for Every Team. Joseph. Zucker. Bleacher Report. October 16, 2019.
  4. Web site: Browns sign DE Robert McCray to the practice squad. Jeff. Risdon. Browns Wire. November 27, 2019.
  5. Web site: Browns promote Robert McCray from the practice squad. Thomas. Moore. DawgsByNature.com. December 21, 2019.
  6. Web site: How Former Hoosiers Fared in Week 16 of the NFL Season. Evan. McShane. HoosierHuddle.com. December 24, 2019.
  7. Web site: Browns announce initial 53-man roster heading into 2020 season. Gribble, Andrew. ClevelandBrowns.com. September 5, 2020.
  8. Web site: Lions announce Reserve/Future signings. DetroitLions.com. January 14, 2021. February 17, 2021.