Overview

Overview

One tough hombre, willing to take the ball as many times as needed to get the job done (averaged 24.5 carries per game in 2007). A three-time first-team All-MidAmerican Conference back, McRae is used to carrying the load. Being "the man" in a MAC offense is much different than being one in the NFL. However, he should at least be a solid backup in the league for some time because of his all-around skills.

High School

A four-year letterman, playing five different positions (quarterback, running back, wide receiver, linebacker and defensive back) ... A first-team all-region selection as a senior ... Was an all-county pick three times ... Was voted team Most Valuable Player four straight times ... Rushed for 2,961 yards during his career, scoring 42 touchdowns ... Missed the 1,000-yard plateau as a senior by just two yards ... Had 99 of his 353 career tackles as a senior ... Totaled 1,268 yards receiving during his career ... Also lettered in wrestling (twice) and track (once) ... Finished sixth in his weight class at the state tournament.

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Analysis

Analysis

Positives: Good combination of strength and speed. ... Rarely gives up on first contact, keeping feet moving and his pads low. ... One-cut back who can plant and drive. ... Can also hit a seam and accelerate to a second gear. ... Strong running between the tackles, but also shows the vision to take the ball outside. ... Can avoid a penetrator in the backfield and accelerate quickly. ... Nice stiff arm. ... Hard to stop when he sniffs the goal line (19 touchdowns in ?07). ... Durable enough to carry the ball 20 times per game. ... Good hands out of the backfield (29 receptions from 2006-07).

Negatives: Does not possess breakaway speed. ... Lacks great elusiveness and quick feet in the open field to make the first man miss in the hole. ... Not big enough to bull over pro linebackers and safeties as he did in the MAC. ... Needs to improve pass protection to be an effective third-down back, as he does not keep his feet long enough to hold off oncoming blitzers.

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Q & A

In college, what player hit you the hardest? Who was the recipient of your best hit?

I don't know, because I took some good ones.

What TV-show marathon will keep you on the couch all day?

Sanford and Son.

What are the five most-played songs in your iPod? What's the one song you hope nobody ever finds out is in your iPod?

Every Lil' Wayne song. Candle in the Wind -- Elton John.

What celebrity would play you in the movie version of your life and why?

Don't know.

What is one thing your teammates don't know about you?

I'm a mama's boy.

What reality TV show would you like to be on and why?

Real World.

What's your proudest moment in football? Proudest moment off the field?

Winning the East Division my junior year; It will be when I finish school.

When you play Madden, what team do you use? Do you put yourself on the team?

I really don't play.

Who has been the biggest influence on your football career and how?

Edgerrin James. I love the way he plays the game.