Nate McCrary (born April 9, 1999) is an

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for the

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of the

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(NFL). He played

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at Saginaw Valley State.

College career

McCrary played for Saginaw Valley State, where, in 33 games, he rushed the ball 377 times for 1,889 yards and 28 touchdowns and in his junior and final season, he set career highs with 1,060 yards and 6.3 yards per carry and was named to the All-GLIAC First-team. He ranks fourth on the SVSU career rushing touchdowns all-time list.

Professional career

Baltimore Ravens

On May 1, 2021, McCrary was signed by the

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as an undrafted free agent and was the Ravens' leading rusher in the preseason, carrying the ball 42 times for 163 yards and a touchdown. However, on August 31, 2021, he was waived by the Ravens.

Denver Broncos

On September 1, 2021, McCrary was claimed off waivers by the

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. He was released on September 23, 2021.

Baltimore Ravens (second stint)

On September 25, 2021, McCrary was signed to the

practice squad. On January 18, 2022, McCrary signed a reserve/future contract with the Ravens. On August 30, 2022, McCrary was waived by the Ravens.

Carolina Panthers

On November 1, 2022, McCrary was signed to the

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practice squad. He was released on December 13.

Cleveland Browns

On January 11, 2023, McCrary signed a reserve/future contract with the

NFL career statistics

References

External links

Saginaw Valley State Cardinals bioDenver Broncos bio
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