Trumaine McBride (born September 24, 1985) is a former American football cornerback. He was drafted by the

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in the seventh round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He also played for the

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, and New Orleans Saints. He played

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at Mississippi.

Early years

McBride attended

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and was a student and letterman in

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. In football, he was selected All-America and to the Top 300 list by PrepStar magazine.

Professional career

Chicago Bears

The

selected McBride in the seventh round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He served as one of the team's reserve cornerbacks, behind

Nathan Vasher Nathaniel DeWayne Vasher (born November 17, 1981) is a former American football cornerback who played seven seasons in the National Football League. He played college football at Texas and was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the fourth round of ...

and

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, who had both been signed to multi-year contracts over the summer. McBride received playing time during week four, after Vasher sustained a groin injury that sidelined him for much of the 2007 season. McBride earned a starting role during week seven, after he established himself as one of the most consistent members of the Bears' already injury-depleted secondary. After suffering a knee sprain in the 2009 season opener against the

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, McBride was waived/injured by the Bears and subsequently placed on

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Arizona Cardinals

On January 22, 2010 McBride signed a one-year contract with the

Jacksonville Jaguars

On April 27, 2012, McBride was released by the Jaguars. McBride re-signed with the Jaguars on July 30, 2012 and was later released on August 31.

New York Giants

He signed with the Giants on January 4, 2013. On March 12, 2014, McBride was re-signed by the New York Giants.

References

External links

Jacksonville Jaguars bioArizona Cardinals bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:McBride, Trumaine 1985 births Living people Players of American football from Mississippi American football cornerbacks Ole Miss Rebels football players Chicago Bears players Arizona Cardinals players Jacksonville Jaguars players New York Giants players