Nate McCrary (born April 9, 1999) is an American professional

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for the

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of the United Football League (UFL). He played

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College career

McCrary played for

, 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.

Professional career

Baltimore Ravens (first stint)

On May 1, 2021, McCrary was signed by the

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as an undrafted free agent and was the Ravens' leading rusher in the preseason, carrying the ball 42 times for 163 yards and a touchdown. However, on August 31, 2021, he was waived by the Ravens.

Denver Broncos

On September 1, 2021, McCrary was claimed off waivers by the

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. He was released on September 23, 2021.

Baltimore Ravens (second stint)

On September 25, 2021, McCrary was signed to the Ravens practice squad. On January 18, 2022, McCrary signed a reserve/future contract with the Ravens. On August 30, 2022, McCrary was waived by the Ravens.

Carolina Panthers

On November 1, 2022, McCrary was signed to the

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practice squad. He was released on December 13.

Cleveland Browns (first stint)

On January 11, 2023, McCrary signed a reserve/future contract with the

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. He was waived on August 4, 2023.

Green Bay Packers (first stint)

On August 7, 2023, McCrary signed with the

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. He was released on August 29, 2023.

Cleveland Browns (second stint)

On October 25, 2023, the Browns signed McCrary to their

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. McCrary was released on October 31.

Michigan Panthers (first stint)

On December 8, 2023, McCrary signed with the

of the

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(USFL). His contract was terminated on August 13, 2024, to sign with an NFL team.

Green Bay Packers (second stint)

On August 14, 2024, McCrary signed with the

. He was released on August 27, 2024, and re-signed to the practice squad. He was placed on practice squad/injured reserve two days later, and released shortly after.

Michigan Panthers (second stint)

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

NFL career statistics

References

External links

Saginaw Valley State Cardinals bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:McCrary, Nate 1999 births Living people American football running backs Baltimore Ravens players Carolina Panthers players Cleveland Browns players Denver Broncos players Green Bay Packers players Michigan Panthers (2022) players Saginaw Valley State Cardinals football players Players of American football from Muskegon, Michigan