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Josh McCray
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Joshua Javon McCray (born February 24, 2002) is an American college football running back for the Georgia Bulldogs of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). He previously played for the Illinois Fighting Illini.
Key Information
High school career
[edit]McCray attended Enterprise High School in Enterprise, Alabama. As a senior, he rushed for 774 yards and 11 touchdowns on 111 carries.[1] A three-star recruit, he committed to play college football at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.[2]
College career
[edit]As a true freshman, McCray recorded 112 carries for 549 yards, making an instant impact.[3] He played in just four games the following season, dealing with injuries.[4] After dealing with injuries during the 2023 season as well, McCray played in 13 games in 2024, totaling 117 carries for 609 yards and 10 touchdowns.[5] In the 2024 Citrus Bowl, he rushed for 114 yards and two touchdowns, leading the Fighting Illini to a 21–17 victory over South Carolina, being named the game's MVP.[6] Following the 2024 season, he entered the transfer portal.[7]
On April 20, 2025, McCray announced his decision to transfer to the University of Georgia to play for the Georgia Bulldogs.[8][9] Against No. 15 Tennessee, he rushed for two touchdowns, including the game winning score, in the 44–41 overtime victory.[10]
| Season | Team | Games | Rushing | Receiving | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | Att | Yards | Avg | TD | Rec | Yards | Avg | TD | ||
| 2021 | Illinois | 11 | 112 | 549 | 4.9 | 2 | 2 | 43 | 21.5 | 0 |
| 2022 | Illinois | 4 | 19 | 56 | 2.9 | 0 | 4 | 19 | 4.8 | 0 |
| 2023 | Illinois | 5 | 43 | 156 | 3.6 | 2 | 6 | 30 | 5.0 | 0 |
| 2024 | Illinois | 13 | 117 | 609 | 5.2 | 10 | 13 | 116 | 8.9 | 1 |
| 2025 | Georgia | 7 | 32 | 87 | 2.7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Career | 40 | 323 | 1,457 | 4.5 | 17 | 25 | 208 | 8.3 | 1 | |
References
[edit]- ^ McNelley, Justin (January 6, 2021). "Enterprise RB Josh McCray commits to Illinois". WTVY. Retrieved April 22, 2025.
- ^ Mundee, David (January 5, 2021). "Enterprise standout running back Josh McCray commits to Illinois". Dothan Eagle. Retrieved April 22, 2025.
- ^ "Former Enterprise standout finds success as true freshman at Illinois". WDHN - wdhn.com. December 21, 2021. Archived from the original on August 11, 2022. Retrieved April 22, 2025.
- ^ Kimball, Anderson (March 31, 2023). "Illinois' Josh McCray ready for 'major comeback' after injuries derailed 2022 season". Southern Illinoisan. Retrieved April 22, 2025.
- ^ Storey, Ty (January 1, 2025). "Enterprise standout earns MVP honors in Citrus Bowl win". WTVY. Retrieved April 22, 2025.
- ^ Huett, Wes. "Citrus Bowl MVP: Illinois running back Josh McCray player of the game". Peoria Journal Star. Retrieved April 22, 2025.
- ^ Richey, Scott (April 15, 2025). "Report: Josh McCray to enter transfer portal". The News-Gazette. Retrieved April 22, 2025.
- ^ "Sources: UGA lands transfer trio, including top LB". ESPN.com. April 21, 2025. Retrieved April 22, 2025.
- ^ Weiszer, Marc. "Georgia football transfer portal haul includes Illinois running back, Army pass rusher". Online Athens. Retrieved April 22, 2025.
- ^ Johnson, Jeremy (September 14, 2025). "RB Josh McCray makes a difference for Georgia on Saturday". DawgsHQ. Retrieved September 14, 2025.
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