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L. J. McCray
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McCray with the San Francisco 49ers in 2014
Personal information
Born: (1991-06-18) June 18, 1991 (age 33)
Georgetown, South Carolina
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
College:Catawba
Position:Strong safety
Undrafted:2014
Career history
Career NFL statistics as of 2015
Total tackles:14
Forced fumbles:0
Pass deflections:0
Interceptions:0
Stats at Pro Football Reference

James "L. J." McCray II (born June 18, 1991) is an American football safety who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Catawba College and attended Harding University High School in Charlotte, North Carolina.[1]

College career

McCray played for the Catawba Indians from 2009 to 2013. He was redshirted in 2011 after sustaining an injury. He was a first team All-South Atlantic Conference selection in 2012. He recorded 78 tackles, 2 sacks and 8 pass break ups his senior year in 2013.[2]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 0 in
(1.83 m)
210 lb
(95 kg)
4.52 s 1.53 s 2.57 s 4.07 s 6.77 s 36 in
(0.91 m)
10 ft 4 in
(3.15 m)
24 reps
All values from Arizona Pro Day[3]

McCray was signed by the San Francisco 49ers on May 10, 2014 after going undrafted in the 2014 NFL Draft.[4] He made his NFL debut on September 7, 2014 against the Dallas Cowboys.[5]

On September 3, 2016, McCray was traded to the Seattle Seahawks for an undisclosed draft pick,[6] but failed his physical examination with them, voiding the trade.[7] He was then waived by 49ers on September 5, 2016.[8]

References

  1. ^ Fucillo, David (July 10, 2014). "49ers roster, 90-in-90 breakdowns: James McCray". ninersnation.com. Retrieved September 8, 2014.
  2. ^ "2014 NFL Draft: Catawba College Safety LJ McCray1". newerascouting.com. May 7, 2014. Retrieved September 8, 2014.
  3. ^ "L.J. McCray". nfldraftscout.com. Retrieved September 5, 2016.
  4. ^ "L.J. McCray". kffl.com. Archived from the original on December 4, 2014. Retrieved September 8, 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ "L.J. McCray". nfl.com. Retrieved September 8, 2014.
  6. ^ Cohen, Stephen (September 3, 2016). "Seahawks acquire safety L.J. McCray from 49ers". seattlepi.com. Retrieved September 3, 2016.
  7. ^ Barrows, Matt. "L.J. McCray fails physical in Seattle, is back with 49ers". The Sacramento Bee. Retrieved 5 September 2016.
  8. ^ "49ers Claim DT Taylor Hart; Waive S L.J. McCray". 49ers.com. Retrieved 5 September 2016.