Dishon McNary
Born: | (1997-10-27) October 27, 1997 (age 26) Chicago, Illinois, U. S. |
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Career information | |
Status | Active |
CFL status | American |
Position(s) | Defensive back |
Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
Weight | 196 lb (89 kg) |
College | Independence (2017–18) Central Michigan (2019–2021) |
High school | East Paulding (Dallas, Georgia) |
Career history | |
As player | |
2022 | Chicago Bears* |
2023 | Calgary Stampeders* |
2023 | Montreal Alouettes |
2024 | Ottawa Redblacks* |
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Career stats | |
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Dishon McNary (born October 27, 1997) is an American professional football defensive back who is a free agent. He was most recently a member of the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football for Independence and Central Michigan. McNary has played for the Chicago Bears, Calgary Stampeders, and Montreal Alouettes.
Early years
McNary was born on October 27, 1997, in Chicago, Illinois. McNary attended East Paulding High School in Dallas, Georgia, where he played football.[1]
College career
McNary first attended and played football at Independence Community College, where he played for the 2017 and 2018 football seasons.[2] In 2019, McNary transferred to Central Michigan University and played football there. In his first season there, McNary redshirted and only started one game. McNary started all six games in the shortened 2020 season and was named first-team All-MAC by Pro Football Focus. In 2021, McNary started the first four games of the season but missed the remainder due to injury.[3]
Professional career
Chicago Bears
After going undrafted in the 2022 NFL Draft, McNary was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Chicago Bears. McNary did not make the Bears' roster and was released.[4]
Calgary Stampeders
On November 29, 2022, McNary was signed by the Calgary Stampeders.[5] However, he was part of the final training camp cuts on June 3, 2023.[6]
Montreal Alouettes
On September 5, 2023, McNary signed a practice roster agreement with the Montreal Alouettes.[7][8] He played in the final three regular season games of 2023 where he recorded one special teams tackle.[9] McNary later won the 110th Grey Cup that season with the Alouettes. In the following offseason, he was released on May 15, 2024.[10]
Ottawa Redblacks
On May 20, 2024, McNary was signed by the Ottawa Redblacks.[11] However, he was part of the final training camp cuts on June 1, 2024.[12]
References
- ^ "East Paulding football players sign scholarships". Marietta Daily Journal. March 25, 2016.
- ^ "Dishon McNary". Independence CC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ^ "Dishon McNary - Football". Central Michigan University Athletics. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ^ "Dishon McNary joins Chicago Bears as undrafted free agent". cm-life.com. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ^ Staff, 3Down (November 29, 2022). "Calgary Stampeders sign former Central Michigan defensive back Dishon McNary". 3DownNation.
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: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Stampeders veteran OL Derek Dennis among cuts ahead of CFL roster deadline". Sportsnet. June 3, 2023.
- ^ Clink, Jonathan (September 7, 2023). "Montreal Alouettes Sign 5 Players: NFL Veteran Damontre Moore, 2 Cornerbacks, Running Back, Wide Receiver". cflnewshub.com.
- ^ "The Alouettes sign former NFL third-round pick Damontre Moore". Montreal Alouettes. September 5, 2023.
- ^ "Game Notes" (PDF). Canadian Football League. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ^ "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
- ^ "Redblacks transactions: May 20, 2024". Ottawa Redblacks. May 20, 2024.
- ^ "Cutdown tracker: Teams make their final roster moves". Canadian Football League. Retrieved June 2, 2024.
External links
- Ottawa Redblacks bio
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