Colin McCarthy
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| Position: | Linebacker | ||||||||
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| Date of birth: | May 30, 1988 (age 28) | ||||||||
| Place of birth: | Birdsboro, Pennsylvania | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 242 lb (110 kg) | ||||||||
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| College: | Miami | ||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2011 / Round: 4 / Pick: 109 | ||||||||
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Colin McCarthy (born May 30, 1988) is a former professional American football linebacker. He played college football at the University of Miami after graduating from Clearwater Central Catholic High School.[1] He was considered one of the better linebacker prospects for the 2011 NFL Draft.[2]
Professional career
McCarthy was selected in the 4th round, 109 overall, by the Tennessee Titans.
McCarthy recorded the first interception of his career when he picked off a pass from Josh Freeman on November 27, 2011.
McCarthy was voted the AFC Defensive Player of the Week and Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week[3] for his performance against the Buffalo Bills on December 4, 2011. McCarthy recorded 9 tackles, 1 forced fumble, and 2 fumble recoveries.
On June 4, 2015, McCarthy announced his retirement from the NFL, at the age of 27.