Marcus Xavier McCauley Jr. (born September 3, 1983) is a former

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. He was selected by the

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in the third round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played

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. McCauley was also a member of the

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and

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College career

McCauley played his

for the

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. During his career he played in 51 games starting 32 and was Named 2nd-Team All-Western Athletic Conference during his junior season.

Professional career

Minnesota Vikings

McCauley was selected by the

in the third round of the 2007 NFL Draft. During his rookie season, he started nine games, recording 64

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. He was waived during final cuts on September 5, 2009.

Detroit Lions

McCauley was claimed off waivers by the

on September 6, 2009. He was waived on September 29.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

McCauley was signed by the

on October 20. He was waived on November 3.

New Orleans Saints

McCauley was signed by the

on December 8. He was waived on December 22 when the team signed

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Washington Redskins

McCauley was signed by the

on December 30, 2009. He was released on June 9, 2010.

Sacramento Mountain Lions

McCauley was signed by the

of the United Football League on October 18, 2010.

References

External links

Just Sports StatsIndianapolis Colts bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:McCauley, Marcus 1983 births Living people Players of American football from Sacramento, California American football cornerbacks Fresno State Bulldogs football players Minnesota Vikings players Detroit Lions players Tampa Bay Buccaneers players New Orleans Saints players Washington Redskins players Indianapolis Colts players Sacramento Mountain Lions players