Alex McGough
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McGough in 2017
No. 2 – Green Bay Packers
Position:Quarterback
Personal information
Born: (1995-11-19) November 19, 1995
Tampa, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:214 lb (97 kg)
Career information
High school:Gaither
(Tampa, Florida)
College:FIU (2014–2017)
NFL Draft:2018 / Round: 7 / Pick: 220
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Practice squad
Career highlights and awards
Career USFL statistics as of 2023
Passing attempts:342
Passing completions:219
Completion percentage:64.0
TD–INT:23–8
Passing yards:2,565
Passer rating:99.4
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Alexander Lee McGough (/məˈɡuː/ mə-GOO; born November 19, 1995) is an American football quarterback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at FIU,[1] and was selected by Seattle Seahawks in the seventh round of the 2018 NFL Draft. He has also been a member of the Jacksonville Jaguars, Houston Texans, and Birmingham Stallions.

College career

2014 season

On August 30, 2014, McGough made his FIU debut, recording 117 yards and a touchdown against Bethune–Cookman.[2] On September 27, he threw an 85-yard and a 75-yard touchdown against UAB.[3] On November 15, he recorded a season-high 231 yards and three touchdowns against Middle Tennessee. He finished his rookie season recording 1,680 yards and 14 touchdowns.

2015 season

On October 17, 2015, McGough attempted a career-high 51 passes against Middle Tennessee, second most in school history.[4] On October 24, McGough recorded a career-best 390 yards (2nd in school history) versus Old Dominion.[5] He completed 31 of 39 passes, good for 2nd most completions and 4th highest percentage in school history.[6] On November 7, McGough recorded 284 yards and three touchdowns in a 48–31 blowout against Charlotte.[7] He finished his second season completing 269 of 420 passes for 2,722 yards and 21 touchdowns, all school records (he broke his record for passing yards in 2017).[6]

2016 season

On October 2, 2016, McGough ran for a career-high two touchdowns against Florida Atlantic.[8] The next week, he threw a season-high 3 touchdowns against UTEP.[9] On October 15, McGough threw for a season-high 315 yards and scored three touchdowns, including the game-winner against Charlotte.[10] He missed the final three games of the season due to a wrist injury.

2017 season

On August 31, 2017, McGough threw a 75-yard touchdown pass in the season opener against UCF.[11] The next week, he threw for a season-high 328 yards and runs in a game-winning touchdown against Alcorn State.[12] On September 30, McGough led the Panthers to a 19-point comeback win over Charlotte, outscoring the 49ers 16–3 in the second half to a 30–29 win.[13] On December 2, he threw a season-high three touchdowns and ran for a career-high 108 yards against UMass.[14] He became the third quarterback in FIU history to run over 100 yards in a game.[14] He ended his senior season with a completion percentage of 65.3% and a passer rating of 142.8, both school records (previous records were 64% in 2015 by himself & 141.5 rating by Jamie Burke in 2002).[15]

The Panthers finished with an 8–4 record, qualifying for a bowl game for the first time since 2011.[16] On December 22, 2017, McGough left in the first quarter of the 2017 Gasparilla Bowl against Temple with a fractured collarbone. The Panthers would go on to lose 28–3.[17]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jump
6 ft 3+3⁄8 in
(1.91 m)		 214 lb
(97 kg)		 31+1⁄4 in
(0.79 m)		 9+1⁄8 in
(0.23 m)		4.70 s1.60 s2.65 s4.50 s7.27 s32.5 in
(0.83 m)		9 ft 4 in
(2.84 m)
All values from Pro Day[18][19]

Seattle Seahawks

McGough was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the seventh round, 220th overall, of the 2018 NFL Draft.[20] He was the first quarterback drafted by the Seahawks since Russell Wilson in 2012.[21] On May 15, 2018, he signed his rookie contract.[22] He was waived on September 1, 2018, and was re-signed to the practice squad.[23][24]

Jacksonville Jaguars

On January 15, 2019, McGough signed a reserve/future contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars.[25] He was waived on August 31, 2019.[26]

Houston Texans

On September 1, 2019, McGough was signed to the Houston Texans practice squad.[27] He was promoted to the active roster on September 10, 2019.[28] He was waived on October 16, 2019, and re-signed to the practice squad.[29] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Texans on January 13, 2020.[30]

McGough was waived on August 31, 2020.[31] He was re-signed to the practice squad on September 14, 2020.[32] He was released on October 12.[33]

Seattle Seahawks (second stint)

On December 9, 2020, McGough was signed to the Seahawks' practice squad.[34] On January 11, 2021, McGough signed a reserve/futures contract with the Seahawks.[35] McGough was waived on August 23, 2021.[36]

Birmingham Stallions

McGough was selected by the Birmingham Stallions of the United States Football League (USFL) with the sixth pick of the first round of the 2022 USFL draft.[37] He suffered an ankle injury,[38] and was transferred to the inactive roster on April 22, 2022.[39][40] He was moved back to the active roster on May 6.[41] During the 2022 USFL Championship Game, McGough replaced an injured J'Mar Smith, throwing for seven completions on 10 attempts for 77 yards, and a touchdown, helping the Stallions earn their first USFL championship.

McGough entered the 2023 season as Smith's backup but was thrust back into the starting role when Smith suffered a season-ending injury in the Stallions' first game.[42] He would go on to earn USFL MVP honors[43] and lead the Stallions to their second consecutive USFL championship.

McGough was released from his contract with the Stallions on July 18, 2023, to sign with an NFL team.[44]

Green Bay Packers

On July 19, 2023, McGough signed with the Green Bay Packers.[45] He was released on August 29, 2023.[46] A day later, he was signed to the Packers' practice squad.[47]

Career statistics

Legend
USFL MVP
Won the USFL championship
Led the league
Bold Career high

Regular season

League Year Team Games Passing Rushing
GPGSCmpAttPctYdsY/ATDIntRtgAttYdsAvgTD
USFL2022BHAM 73397552.04606.13367.6331354.13
2023BHAM 10918026767.42,1057.9205108.3704035.75
USFL Career171321934264.02,5657.523899.41035345.18

Postseason

League Year Team Games Passing Rushing
GPGSCmpAttPctYdsY/ATDIntRtgAttYdsAvgTD
USFL2022BHAM 1071070.0777.71186.24153.70
2023BHAM 22395669.65539.880140.8171488.71
USFL Career32466669.66309.591133.2211637.71

Personal life

McGough's uncle, Kelly Goodburn, was an NFL punter for the Kansas City Chiefs and the Washington Redskins.[1] His younger brother Shane is an offensive lineman for FIU.

References

  1. 1 2 Villa, Walter (August 7, 2017). "Brothers McGough in the middle of things at FIU". Miami Herald.
  2. ↑ Kurtenbach, Dieter (August 30, 2014). "FIU loses to Bethune Cookman – again". Underdog Dynasty.
  3. ↑ "FIU Buckles Down and Beats UAB, 34–20". Underdog Dynasty. September 27, 2014.
  4. ↑ "Middle Tennessee holds on to beat Florida Int. 42–34". Sports Illustrated. October 17, 2015.
  5. ↑ "Florida International beats Old Dominion 41–12". Associated Press. October 24, 2015.
  6. 1 2 "FIU Football 2002–2016". FIUSports.com.
  7. ↑ Harper, Brian (November 7, 2015). "FIU gets past Charlotte to keep bowl hopes alive, 48–31". Underdog Dynasty.
  8. ↑ Villa, Walter (October 1, 2016). "FIU vs. FAU is a rivalry that does not involve shaking hands". Miami Herald.
  9. ↑ Sparks, Bob (October 8, 2016). "FIU picks up second straight win, beats UTEP 35–21". SaintPetersBlog.com.
  10. ↑ Kiser, Bill (October 15, 2016). "Alex McGough TD pass to Jonnu Smith with 1:05 left lifts FIU over Charlotte". Miami Herald.
  11. ↑ "UCF routs FIU 61–17, spoiling Butch Davis' return". ESPN. Associated Press. August 31, 2017.
  12. ↑ Navarro, Manny (September 8, 2017). "How FIU made Birmingham its new home and got Butch Davis his first win". Miami Herald.
  13. ↑ Butler, Alex (October 1, 2017). "FIU completes 19-point comeback against Charlotte". Miami Herald.
  14. 1 2 Villa, Walter (December 2, 2017). "In convincing win, FIU football ties, sets school records. This is what's next". Miami Herald.
  15. ↑ Pelegrin, Pete (December 13, 2017). "BEST BYE: Alex McGough has quietly played his best football in his final record-breaking season". FIUSports.com.
  16. ↑ Cochrane, Karen (December 3, 2017). "FIU to play Temple Owls in Gasparilla Bowl Dec. 21". FIU News.
  17. ↑ Goodall, Fred (December 22, 2017). "Nutile leads Temple over FIU 28–3 in Gasparilla Bowl". AP News.
  18. ↑ "Seahawks Select Florida International Quarterback Alex McGough No. 220 Overall In 2018 NFL Draft". seahawks.com. Retrieved June 19, 2022.
  19. ↑ "2018 Draft Scout Alex McGough, Florida International NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved June 19, 2022.
  20. ↑ Boyle, John (April 28, 2018). "Seahawks Draft Florida International Quarterback Alex McGough In Seventh Round Of 2018 NFL Draft". Seahawks.com.
  21. ↑ Matthews, Liz Mathews (April 29, 2018). "Alex McGough is first quarterback drafted by Seahawks since Russell Wilson". Seahawks Wire.
  22. ↑ Condotta, Bob (May 15, 2018). "Seahawks sign draft picks Jamarco Jones and Alex McGough". The Seattle Times.
  23. ↑ "Seahawks Set 53-Man Roster". Seahawks.com. September 1, 2018.
  24. ↑ Boyle, John (September 3, 2018). "Seahawks Sign 10 To Practice Squad". Seahawks.com.
  25. ↑ Day, Ryan (January 15, 2019). "Jaguars sign Alex McGough to reserve/future contract". Big Cat Country. Retrieved December 19, 2023.
  26. ↑ Oehser, John (August 31, 2019). "Roster reduction: Jaguars move to 53 players". Jaguars.com.
  27. ↑ "Texans sign CB Armstrong, TE Paulsen, add 10 players to practice squad". HoustonTexans.com. September 2, 2019. Archived from the original on September 3, 2019. Retrieved September 3, 2019.
  28. ↑ Williams, Charean (September 10, 2019). "Texans promote Alex McGough, waive Cornell Armstrong". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports.
  29. ↑ Wilson, Aaron (October 16, 2019). "Texans sign Chris Clark, place Seantrel Henderson on reserve list". Houston Chronicle.
  30. ↑ "Texans sign 10 players to reserve/future contracts". HoustonTexans.com. January 13, 2020.
  31. ↑ Wilson, Aaron (August 31, 2020). "Source: Texans cut third quarterback Alex McGough". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved August 31, 2020.
  32. ↑ "Houston Texans Transactions (9/14)". HoustonTexans.com. September 14, 2020.
  33. ↑ "Houston Texans Transactions (10–12–20)". HoustonTexans.com. October 12, 2020.
  34. ↑ Boyle, John (December 9, 2020). "Seahawks Sign Alex McGough To Practice Squad; Rashaad Penny & Quinton Dunbar Return To Practice". Seahawks.com. Retrieved May 26, 2023.
  35. ↑ Boyle, John (January 11, 2021). "Seahawks Sign 12 to Reserve/Future Contracts". Seahawks.com. Archived from the original on January 28, 2021. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
  36. ↑ Boyle, John (August 23, 2021). "Seahawks Place Two On Injured Reserve, Waive Two To Reduce Roster To 80". Seahawks.com. Retrieved May 26, 2023.
  37. ↑ Duncan, Jordan (February 23, 2022). "Wednesday Round-Up: Former Seahawks QB Alex McGough Selected In USFL Draft". Seahawks.com. Retrieved February 26, 2022.
  38. ↑ @USFLStallions (April 20, 2022). "Tuesday Practice Report" (Tweet). Retrieved April 23, 2022 – via Twitter.
  39. ↑ @USFLStallions (April 22, 2022). "Transferred to inactive roster" (Tweet). Retrieved April 23, 2022 – via Twitter.
  40. ↑ @USFLStallions (April 22, 2022). "Game status report" (Tweet). Retrieved April 23, 2022 – via Twitter.
  41. ↑ @USFLStallions (May 6, 2022). "Roster Updates" (Tweet). Retrieved May 6, 2022 – via Twitter.
  42. ↑ "Stallions QB J'Mar Smith out for season, Alex McGough takes starting role". FOX Sports. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
  43. ↑ "Birmingham Stallions QB Alex McGough named USFL MVP". Fox Sports. June 30, 2023. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
  44. ↑ @USFLStallions (July 18, 2023). "Contract Terminated / Signing with NFL Team" (Tweet). Retrieved July 19, 2023 – via Twitter.
  45. ↑ "Packers sign QB Alex McGough, TE Luke Musgrave". packers.com. July 19, 2023. Retrieved July 19, 2023.
  46. ↑ "Packers announce roster moves". packers.com. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
  47. ↑ "Packers sign 16 players to practice squad". packers.com. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
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