Mac McCain
Franklin "Mac" McCain III (born February 6, 1998) is an American football cornerback for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for North Carolina A&T and was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Broncos in . Early life and education. 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. He earned a scholarship offer from North Carolina A&T in 2017. 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. 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. In the second game of the season, he made a game-winning 100 yard pick six similar to the previous season's. 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 cancelled due to COVID-19. Professional career. Denver Broncos. After going unselected in the 2021 NFL Draft, McCain was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Denver Broncos. He was released on  August 29 and subsequently signed to the practice squad. Philadelphia Eagles. On September 7, 2021, he was claimed by the Philadelphia Eagles and signed to the active roster. He made his NFL debut in week three, playing 13 special teams snaps in the 21–41 loss at the Dallas Cowboys. He was released on November 9. Denver Broncos. On November 10, 2021, McCain was claimed off waivers by the Denver Broncos. He was waived on November 23, 2021. Philadelphia Eagles (second stint). On November 24, 2021, the Eagles claimed McCain off of waivers. He was waived on December 8. He was  re-signed to the practice squad on December 13. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Eagles on January 18, 2022. Personal life. He is the grandson of civil rights activist Franklin McCain.