Colin McCarthy
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Career Summary
Colin McCarthy was a Miami linebacker selected by Tennessee in the 2011 NFL Draft.
Colin McCarthy played linebacker at Miami before Tennessee selected him in the fourth round of the 2011 NFL Draft.
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Early Life
McCarthy was from Clearwater, Florida.
Miami listed McCarthy's hometown as Clearwater, Florida.
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High School
McCarthy attended Clearwater Central Catholic High School.
At Clearwater Central Catholic, McCarthy earned all-state recognition as a linebacker and posted 133 tackles as a senior.
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College Career
McCarthy was a two-time All-ACC linebacker at Miami.
McCarthy played 49 games and started 35 at Miami, totaling 308 tackles and 34 tackles for loss. He earned All-ACC recognition twice and led the Hurricanes with 119 tackles in 2010.
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Path to the NFL
Tennessee selected McCarthy 109th overall in 2011.
The Titans selected McCarthy with the 109th overall pick in the fourth round of the 2011 NFL Draft.
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NFL Career
McCarthy became a Tennessee starter during his rookie season.
McCarthy started seven games as a rookie for Tennessee and recorded 76 tackles, eight tackles for loss, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries.
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Career Accomplishments
McCarthy earned AFC Defensive Player of the Week as a rookie.
McCarthy earned AFC Defensive Player of the Week and NFL Rookie of the Week honors after recording 11 tackles, two fumble recoveries, a forced fumble and a pass defended against Buffalo in 2011.
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Playing Style
McCarthy emerged as a middle-linebacker presence for Tennessee.
Tennessee described McCarthy as a solid presence in the defensive huddle after he emerged as the starting middle linebacker during his rookie season.
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Legacy
McCarthy was elected a Titans defensive captain in 2012.
Tennessee named McCarthy a defensive captain for the 2012 season.
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