Kelcie Jerome McCray (born September 21, 1988) is an

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who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the

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as an

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in 2012. He played

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. McCray has also played for the

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, and

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Professional career

Miami Dolphins

On May 2, 2012, McCray signed with the

as an undrafted free agent. On July 31, 2012, he had scheduled surgery on his broken foot. On August 26, 2012, he was placed on Injured reserve due to a broken foot, causing him to miss the entire 2012 NFL season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On October 2, 2013, he was claimed off waivers by the

Kansas City Chiefs

On August 21, 2014, McCray was traded to the

for guard Rishaw Johnson. On March 13, 2015, he re-signed with the Chiefs.

Seattle Seahawks

On September 5, 2015, McCray was traded to the

for a fifth round draft pick. With the trade McCray joined the defensive unit nicknamed the Legion of Boom. In Week 12 vs the 8-3 Vikings, he had 5 special team tackles. In Week 15 against the

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, McCray played his first game as a starter for the

, as teammate

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was injured. He recorded 8 tackles and 1 pass defended. McCray would start again in Week 16 against the St. Louis Rams, and again in Week 17 at the

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, recording 10 tackles and 1 pass defended against the Rams, and 3 tackles against the Cardinals. He finished his first season with the

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with 36 tackles and 2 pass deflections.

Buffalo Bills

On January 17, 2018, McCray signed a reserve/future contract with the

. He was released on September 1, 2018.

References

External links

Seattle Seahawks bioKansas City Chiefs bioTampa Bay Buccaneers bioMiami Dolphins bioArkansas State bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:McCray, Kelcie 1988 births Living people Players of American football from Columbus, Georgia American football safeties Arkansas State Red Wolves football players Miami Dolphins players Tampa Bay Buccaneers players Kansas City Chiefs players Seattle Seahawks players Buffalo Bills players