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Miami football tight end Cam McCormick is returning to school. Again.
McCormick, who’s entering his second season with the Hurricanes, announced Thursday he’s coming back for his ninth season of college football. He is believed to be the first player to have nine seasons of eligibility, according to multiple reports.
McCormick, who referenced 2024 as his “last ride” on social media, started his career at Oregon in 2016 but suffered four consecutive season-ending injuries in 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021. His waiver for a ninth season of eligibility was approved by the ACC, according to ESPN.
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The 6-foot-5 tight end caught eight passes for 62 yards while appearing in all 13 of the Hurricanes’ games this past season, making eight starts.
Here’s everything to know about McCormick, including his age and how he received a ninth year of eligibility:
Cam McCormick age
McCormick, a Miami tight end returning next season for his ninth year of eligibility, is 25 years old, according to ESPN.
McCormick was in the same high school recruiting class as now-NFL stars like Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert — McCormick’s teammate at Oregon — and former 49ers NFL Defensive Player of the Year Nick Bosa.
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Cam McCormick eligibility: Explaining 9th year
McCormick started his career in 2016, but multiple season-ending injuries prevented him from seeing the field for four straight seasons.
The former Oregon tight end redshirted in 2016 before appearing in all 13 of the Ducks’ games in 2017 as a reserve. His season ended prematurely in 2018 after breaking his left ankle, according to The Oregonian, with complications from the injury also costing him the 2019 and 2020…
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Publish date : 2024-01-18 20:40:26
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