“My Mom Played Linebacker”: NFL Draft Prospect CB Credits His Mother for His Football Talents

The SEC is one of the top conferences in college football. Each year many promising players get drafted into the league; Auburn Cornerback Roger McCreary is one such potential prospect for the upcoming season. While talking to Richard Sherman on his popular podcast, the youngster credited his mom for being his inspiration.

“My Mom Played Linebacker,” he said during the interview and claimed that all the skills he acquired, are inherited from his mother. The star is known for being an all-rounder capable of handling various spots in a single match of the NFL.

Roger McCreary: The Jack of all trades!

McCreary is one of the rising sensations in the world of NFL. He is popular among the college clubs for being a versatile player and adorning the roles of a quarterback, linebacker & wide receiver simultaneously for the team.

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Imagine the moment when he would be at his peak and handle some of the crucial positions in the team. Pretty dangerous, right? The team that drafts him will reap the benefits of his exceptional talent.

This was one of the main reasons why McCreary was able to stand out from the crowd. During the high school football matches, he performed in almost all the spots wherever the team needed him to play.

“If they needed me to score a touchdown, I’d try to play receiver and score a touchdown. If they needed me to throw a deep pass, I was the person to throw it deep!” McCreary told Pff during his recent interaction with the outlet. All credits to his mother, who fostered him to become an exceptional football player.

A sizzling draft stock on the table?

For the Auburn Tiger, the previous Senior Bowl was a successful campaign. The star finished his career, playing 29 games and tallied 135 total tackles, with a career-high 49 in 2021. He made two sacks, six interceptions and defended 30 passes in total. What more to expect from a youngster who has just started his career in the pro football league!

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A few days ago, the sporting news reported that McCreary might fall into the laps of the Miami Dolphins as a No 29 pick, but there have been no further updates on the matter. Similarly, The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are also on the line to draft him for the upcoming season. All these speculations show what a great player he is! No doubt, wherever he goes, the young cornerback will wreak havoc for the team.

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