Dacarrion "Mac" McWilliams (born November 29, 2001) is an American professional football

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for the

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of the

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(NFL). He played

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for the

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and

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and was selected by the Eagles in the fifth round of the

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Early life and high school

McWilliams grew up in

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and attended

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. He committed to play

for the

College career

UAB

As a freshman in 2020, McWilliams appearing in four games and took a redshirt. In 2021, he totaled 24 tackles with three being for a loss, four pass deflections, and a fumble recovery. In 2022, McWilliams notched 19 tackles, ten pass deflections, and an interception, which he returned for a touchdown. In 2023, he started all 12 games for UAB, where he recorded 52 tackles with two being for a loss, nine pass deflections, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery. After the season, McWilliams entered his name into the

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UCF

McWilliams transferred to play for the

. In his lone season with the Knights in 2024, he tallied 32 tackles with six and a half being for a loss, a sack, two pass deflections, and an interception. After the season, McWilliams declared for the

. He accepted an invite to participate in the 2025 Reece's Senior Bowl.

Professional career

McWilliams was selected by the

with the 145th overall pick in the fifth round of the

Personal life

McWilliams played with his older brother, Fish McWilliams a defensive lineman who was a team captain for UAB. His cousin, Rocel played also played as a defensive lineman at South Alabama.

References

External links

Philadelphia Eagles bioUAB Blazers bioUCF Knights bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:McWilliams, Mac 2001 births Living people Players of American football from Pensacola, Florida American football cornerbacks Pine Forest High School alumni UAB Blazers football players UCF Knights football players Philadelphia Eagles players