Greg McElroy
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Quarterback Stats
| Year | Team | Games | Cmp | Att | Pass Yds | Pass TDs | INTs | Sacks | Rush Yds | Rush TDs | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | NYJ | 2 | 19 | 31 | 214 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 30 | 0 | 12 |
Career Summary
Greg McElroy is a former quarterback who played at Alabama and in the NFL before becoming a college-football analyst.
NFL.com lists McElroy as a quarterback from Alabama. ESPN reports that he later moved into college-football broadcasting after his NFL career.
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Early Life
McElroy is from Arlington, Texas.
ESPN's biography identifies McElroy as being from Arlington, Texas.
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High School
McElroy attended Southlake Carroll High School in Texas.
Alabama's 2010 media guide identifies McElroy with Southlake, Texas, and Southlake Carroll High School.
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College Career
McElroy compiled a 24-3 record as Alabama's quarterback.
He led Alabama to the 2009 SEC Championship and the 2010 BCS National Championship. ESPN reports he was named the 2010 ESPN/CoSIDA Academic All-American of the Year and a first-team Academic All-American.
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Path to the NFL
The New York Jets drafted McElroy in 2011.
ESPN's biography identifies McElroy as a 2011 Jets draft pick after his Alabama career.
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NFL Career
McElroy appeared in two games for the Jets in 2012.
NFL.com records 19 completions on 31 attempts for 214 yards, one touchdown and one interception. He also rushed eight times for 30 yards.
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Career Accomplishments
McElroy helped Alabama win conference and national championships.
ESPN credits McElroy with leading the Crimson Tide to the 2009 SEC Championship, for which he was named game MVP, and the 2010 BCS National Championship.
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Playing Style
McElroy was noted for his command of the offense and football intelligence.
Alabama's 2009 media guide described him as a cerebral quarterback with excellent football knowledge, command of the huddle and the intangibles to lead the offense.
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Legacy
McElroy's academic success complemented his championship career at Alabama.
ESPN reports that he completed his undergraduate business-marketing degree in three years, earned a sports-management master's degree with a 4.0 GPA, and was a Rhodes Scholarship finalist.
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Post-Career
McElroy became an ESPN college-football analyst.
ESPN says McElroy joined the network in 2014 and now works primarily on Saturday college-football games for ABC and ESPN. He also hosts the Always College Football podcast and co-hosts McElroy & Cubelic in the Morning.
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