Position: Linebacker Name Caleb McSurdy Education University of Montana College: Montana Weight 112 kg | High school: Borah (Boise, ID) Height 1.85 m Place of birth: Boise, Idaho Role Football player | |
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Date of birth: (1990-02-24) February 24, 1990 (age 25) NFL draft: 2012 / Round: 7 / Pick: 222 Number 56 (Dallas Cowboys / Linebacker) Parents Patrick McSurdy, Nancy McSurdy Similar People Danny Coale, Matt Johnson, Jason Garrett | ||
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Caleb McSurdy (born February 24, 1990) is a former professional American football linebacker in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys and St. Louis Rams. He played college football at the University of Montana.
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Early years
Born and raised in Boise, Idaho, McSurdy graduated from Borah High School in 2008. He attended the University of Montana in Missoula, where he competed in football and track for the Grizzlies.
He became a starter at middle linebacker in 2010 and led the team with 112 tackles (7.5 for loss). As a senior, he finished with 114 tackles (7.5 for loss).
Dallas Cowboys
McSurdy was selected in the seventh round (222th overall) of the 2012 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys. He was drafted with the intention of playing him at inside linebacker in the Cowboys' 3-4 defense and also at fullback. 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. He was released on August 31, 2013.
St. Louis Rams
The St. Louis Rams signed him to their practice squad on December 10, 2013. He was waived on July 21, 2014.
Cleveland Browns
The Cleveland Browns signed him on August 13, 2014. He was released on August 24.
