Nevin McCaskill (born December 29, 1983) is a former American football guard. He was signed by the

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as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He played

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at Hampton. McCaskill was also a member of the Philadelphia Eagles,

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, Miami Dolphins, Tennessee Titans,

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, Washington Redskins and Tampa Bay Storm.

Early years

McCaskill attended and played football at

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in Tallahassee, Florida and was an All-State performer for the Cougars at offensive center.

College career

McCaskill attended and played collegiate football at

Hampton University Hampton University is a private, historically black, research university in Hampton, Virginia. Founded in 1868 as Hampton Agricultural and Industrial School, it was established by Black and White leaders of the American Missionary Association af ...

and was a member of the Second-team All-

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in 2005 as a Junior. McCaskill majored in

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Professional career

Buffalo Bills

McCaskill was signed as an undrafted free agent on July 29, 2007. He was then released on September 1 but was re-signed to the Bills practice squad six days later on September 6. McCaskill was released from the Bills practice squad on September 27, 2007. McCaskill was signed again by the Bills on January 3, 2008 and participated in the Bills offseason workouts and mini camp sessions before the 2008 season. McCaskill was released by the Bills as a part of their cut down to the regular season league mandated 53 man roster on August 30, 2008.

Philadelphia Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles signed McCaskill to their practice squad on October 21, 2008.

Green Bay Packers

The

signed McCaskill to their active roster from the Eagles practice squad on December 11, 2008. He was waived on June 24, 2009.

New York Jets

McCaskill signed with the

on July 6, 2009. He was later released.

Miami Dolphins

McCaskill signed to the Dolphins Practice Squad on December 10, 2009. McCaskill was released on December 15, 2009.

Tennessee Titans

McCaskill signed a future contract with the Tennessee Titans on January 13, 2010. McCaskill was released on September 4, 2010

Pittsburgh Steelers

McCaskill signed a future contract with the

on January 6, 2011. He was waived on August 22.

Second stint with Jets

McCaskill was claimed off waivers by the New York Jets on August 24, 2011. He was waived on September 2.

Washington Redskins

On January 3, 2012, McCaskill signed a futures contract with the Washington Redskins. He was waived on July 25, 2012.

Tampa Bay Storm

McCaskill played the 2013 season with the Tampa Bay Storm of the Arena Football League. He was reassigned by the Storm on December 6, 2013.

References

External links

Hampton Pirates bioNew York Jets bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:McCaskill, Nevin 1983 births Living people Players of American football from Tallahassee, Florida American football offensive tackles American football offensive guards Hampton Pirates football players Buffalo Bills players Philadelphia Eagles players Green Bay Packers players New York Jets players Miami Dolphins players Tennessee Titans players Pittsburgh Steelers players Tampa Bay Storm players