Caleb McSurdy
.jpg) McSurdy (left) with the Cleveland Browns in 2014 | |
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| Position: | Linebacker |
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| Born: | February 24, 1990 Boise, Idaho, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight: | 241 lb (109 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Borah (ID) |
| College: | Montana |
| NFL draft: | 2012 / Round: 7 / Pick: 222 |
| Career history | |
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NFL statistics | |
| Player stats at NFL.com · PFR | |
Caleb McSurdy (born February 24, 1990) is a former professional American football linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys and St. Louis Rams. He played college football at the University of Montana.
Early years[edit]
Born and raised in Boise, Idaho, McSurdy attended Borah High School, where he practiced football and track. He received All-conference honors three straight times and was a team captain in football as a junior and senior.
In his last year, he was an All-state linebacker and tight end, recording 65 tackles, 22 receptions for 232 yards and 4 touchdowns.
College career[edit]
McSurdy accepted a football scholarship from the University of Montana in Missoula. As a true freshman, he registered 18 tackles and one forced fumble in 16 games.
As a sophomore, he collected 32 tackles in 15 games. He also finished fourth in the 2010 Big Sky Conference track and field meet, with a discus throw of 161’, 2 1/4”.
As a junior, McSurdy became a starter at middle linebacker, leading the team with 112 tackles, while making 7 tackles for loss (forth on the team). Against Montana State University, he tallied a career-high 17 tackles. Against Weber State University, he had 16 tackles. He also received All-League Academic honors for the third consecutive year.
As a senior, he finished with 130 tackles (led the team), 7.5 tackles for loss, 4 sacks (second on the team) and 2 interceptions, including one returned for a 61-yards touchdown. Against California Polytechnic State University he had 17 tackles. Against Western Oregon University, he had 14 tackles, 2 quarterback hurries and one forced fumble.
Professional career[edit]
Dallas Cowboys[edit]
McSurdy was selected in the seventh round (222nd overall) of the 2012 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys.[1] He was drafted with the intention of playing him at inside linebacker in the Cowboys' 3-4 defense and also at fullback.[2] He suffered an Achilles injury in training camp and was placed on the injured reserve list on August 26, 2012.
The next year the defense changed to a 4-3 scheme, with him competing for the backup position at middle linebacker.[3] He was released on August 31, 2013.[4]
St. Louis Rams[edit]
The St. Louis Rams signed him to their practice squad on December 10, 2013.[5] He was waived on July 21, 2014.
Cleveland Browns[edit]
The Cleveland Browns signed him on August 13, 2014.[6] He was released on August 24.[7]
References[edit]
- ^ "2012 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
- ^ "Caleb McSurdy takes fullback snaps". Retrieved February 19, 2023.
- ^ "Rookie review: Caleb McSurdy". Retrieved February 19, 2023.
- ^ "Dallas Cowboys cut down to 53 players". Retrieved February 19, 2023.
- ^ "Austin sits, Wells to injured reserve". Retrieved February 19, 2023.
- ^ "Browns sign Caleb McSurdy". Cleveland Browns. Archived from the original on May 7, 2018. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
- ^ "Browns make roster moves". Archived from the original on May 7, 2018. Retrieved February 19, 2023.