Caleb McSurdy
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born: | February 24, 1990 Boise, Idaho |
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight: | 241 lb (109 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College: | Montana |
| NFL draft: | 2012 / Round: 7 / Pick: 222 |
| Career history | |
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Player stats at PFR | |
Caleb McSurdy (born February 24, 1990) is a professional football player, a linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the seventh round of the 2012 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Montana.
Early years
Born and raised in Boise, Idaho, McSurdy graduated from Borah High School in 2008. He attended the University of Montana in Missoula, where he competed in football and track for the Grizzlies. He became a starter at middle linebacker in 2010 and led the team with 112 tackles (7.5 for loss). As a senior he finished with 114 tackles (7.5 for loss).
Professional career
Dallas Cowboys
McSurdy was selected in the seventh round (222th overall) of the 2012 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys. He was drafted with the intention of playing him at inside linebacker in the Cowboys' 3-4 defense and also at fullback.[1] He suffered an Achilles injury in training camp and was placed on the injured reserve list on August 26, 2012.
The next year the defense changed to a 4-3 scheme, with him competing for the backup position at middle linebacker.[2] He was released on August 31, 2013.[3]
St. Louis Rams
The St. Louis Rams signed him to their practice squad on December 10, 2013.[4] He was waived on July 21, 2014.
Cleveland Browns
The Cleveland Browns signed him on August 13, 2014.[5] He was released on August 24.[6]
References
- ^ http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/cowboys/post/_/id/4709373/caleb-mcsurdy-takes-fullback-snaps
- ^ http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/cowboys/post/_/id/4704995/rookie-review-caleb-mcsurdy
- ^ http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas-cowboys/post/_/id/4713867/cowboys-cut-down-to-53-players
- ^ http://espn.go.com/blog/st-louis-rams/post/_/id/3997/austin-sits-wells-to-injured-reserve
- ^ "Browns sign Caleb McSurdy". Cleveland Browns. Retrieved 14 August 2014.
- ^ Browns make roster moves