Career Summary

Terrence McGee was a Buffalo Bills cornerback and return specialist for 10 NFL seasons.

Terrence McGee played all 10 NFL seasons with Buffalo, serving as both a cornerback and return specialist. He appeared in 122 games, made 90 starts and built major Bills return records.

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College Career

McGee was a Northwestern State All-America punt returner and four-year starting defensive back.

At Northwestern State, McGee was an All-America punt returner in 2000 after setting an NCAA record with a 23.7-yard average and three return touchdowns. He started 44 consecutive games at cornerback and safety.

His college record included 190 tackles, 11 interceptions, 44 pass breakups and 1,031 punt-return yards. He earned first-team All-Southland honors twice and entered the N-Club Hall of Fame in 2020.

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Path to the NFL

Buffalo selected McGee in the fourth round of the 2003 NFL Draft.

The Bills selected McGee 111th overall in the fourth round of the 2003 NFL Draft. He became a regular contributor on Buffalo's defense and special teams during his rookie season.

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NFL Career

McGee played 122 games for Buffalo, totaling 442 tackles, 17 interceptions and 5,450 kickoff-return yards.

McGee spent his entire NFL career with Buffalo from 2003 through 2012. He recorded 442 tackles, 98 passes defensed, 17 interceptions, three sacks and a defensive touchdown.

As a kick returner, he totaled 207 returns for 5,450 yards and five touchdowns. His 2004 season included three kickoff-return touchdowns, and he followed with 1,391 return yards in 2005.

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Career Accomplishments

McGee was a 2004 Pro Bowl kick returner, a two-time All-Pro returner and a Bills franchise-record holder.

McGee earned a Pro Bowl selection as a kick returner in 2004 and was twice named All-Pro as a returner. Buffalo lists him as its career leader in kickoff-return yards and return touchdowns, as well as its leader in passes defensed.

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Playing Style

McGee paired cornerback coverage ability with high-impact kickoff-return speed.

McGee's defensive record included 17 interceptions and 98 passes defensed, while his return work generated five touchdowns. He became the first NFL player to return a kickoff and an interception for touchdowns in the same game on December 24, 2005.

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Legacy

McGee is recognized by both Northwestern State and Buffalo for his lasting records and contributions.

Northwestern State inducted McGee into its N-Club Hall of Fame in 2020. Buffalo honored him as a Bills Legend and credits him with several franchise return and pass-defense records.

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