McCain is an undersized corner who compensates for his small frame will excellent speed and athleticism. That combination also makes him a dangerous kick returner - versatility he'll need to take advantage of in order to make an NFL roster next fall.

Despite standing just 5-feet-9, McCain was a durable player for the Utes, starting 39 career games. He was a two-time all-MWC pick as a defensive back, and earned conference honors as a kick returner in 2006. His 37 career kick returns rank ninth in school history.

It was his 4.28-second timing on-campus last year that first caught the attention of NFL scouts. And playing opposite fellow NFL draftee Sean Smith, McCain had plenty of NFL eyes watching him play for Utah in 2008. He backed up his 40-time with a 4.33-second timing at his March pro day. That clocking was faster than any of the 36 cornerbacks invited to the scouting combine.

"They must be looking at the stats and not watching film," McCain told The Dallas Morning News about not being invited to the combine. "I had one interception last season and only three in my career. So everybody says, 'He's not a playmaker.' But it they look at the films they'd see I don't get thrown at that much."

All-state and all-area ... all-district as a running back and defensive back ... county and Terrell High (Texas) MVP ... played cornerback, wide receiver and running back and returned punts and kickoffs ... also lettered in basketball and track ... ran 100 meters in 10.3 seconds ... on 400 meter relay team that placed second in the state (40.6 seconds) ... son of Darrell Brockins and Tammie McCain ... has six siblings and two stepbrothers ... brothers Tony and Ricky play college basketball ... undergraduate studies major ... born Dec. 10, 1986.

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Positives: Short, but a compact build that appears able to handle the jump in physicality of the NFL. Durable performer who started 39 games over his career. Legitimate NFL athleticism for cover corner. Rare speed and agility. Smooth back pedal. Explosive burst out of his breaks to close. Experienced and productive kick returner.

Negatives: Lacks the height teams prefer. Excellent straight-line speed and agility not always evident on the football field. Protected by this scheme and a lot of talent around him. Loses out in the physical battle with bigger, stronger receivers. Poor hands for the interception. Has only three interceptions despite 21 career passes broken up. A duck and swipe tackler who doesn't want to get his jersey dirty in run support.

No significant injuries reported.

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