Caleb McSurdy

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.

Caleb McSurdy
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McSurdy (left) with the Cleveland Browns in 2014
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Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1990-02-24) 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
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
  • FCS All-American (2011)
  • Big Sky defensive player of the year (2011)
  • All-Big Sky (2011)
  • Second-team All-Big Sky (2010)
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Early years

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

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

Dallas Cowboys

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

The St. Louis Rams signed him to their practice squad on December 10, 2013.[5] He was waived on July 21, 2014.

Cleveland Browns

The Cleveland Browns signed him on August 13, 2014.[6] He was released on August 24.[7]

References
  1. "2012 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
  2. "Caleb McSurdy takes fullback snaps". Retrieved February 19, 2023.
  3. "Rookie review: Caleb McSurdy". Retrieved February 19, 2023.
  4. "Dallas Cowboys cut down to 53 players". Retrieved February 19, 2023.
  5. "Austin sits, Wells to injured reserve". Retrieved February 19, 2023.
  6. "Browns sign Caleb McSurdy". Cleveland Browns. Archived from the original on May 7, 2018. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
  7. "Browns make roster moves". Archived from the original on May 7, 2018. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
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