Justin Dominique McCray (May 31, 1992) is an

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guard for the

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of the

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(NFL). He played college football at UCF.

College career

McCray attended the

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, playing from 2010 to 2013.

Professional career

Tennessee Titans

McCray signed with the

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as an undrafted free agent on May 12, 2014. He was waived on August 30, 2014, and was signed to the practice squad the next day. After spending his entire rookie season on the practice squad, he signed a futures contract with the Titans on December 29, 2014. On August 30, 2015, McCray was waived by the Titans.

Arena Football League

McCray then joined the

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with the

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, where McCray played with his brother

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. On October 14, 2016, McCray was assigned to the

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during the dispersal draft.

Green Bay Packers

On March 29, 2017, McCray signed with the

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. After making the Packers 53-man roster, McCray earned his first career start in Week 2 at right tackle in place of an injured

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. He then made his eighth start in the last game of the season on December 31, 2017. He was re-signed on March 12, 2018.

Cleveland Browns

On August 31, 2019, McCray was traded to the

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Atlanta Falcons

On March 27, 2020, McCray signed a one-year contract with the Atlanta Falcons.

Houston Texans

McCray signed a two-year contract with the Houston Texans on March 22, 2021.

Carolina Panthers

On March 17, 2023, McCray signed with the

. On August 29, 2023, he was waived for final roster cuts, but signed to the Panthers' practice squad the following day.

References

External links

McCray's interview for the ''Journal of Sports''
{{DEFAULTSORT:McCray, Justin 1992 births Living people Players of American football from Miami Miami Southridge Senior High School alumni American football offensive guards American football offensive tackles UCF Knights football players Tennessee Titans players Orlando Predators players Tampa Bay Storm players Green Bay Packers players Atlanta Falcons players Houston Texans players Cleveland Browns players Carolina Panthers players