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John McCargo
refer to caption
McCargo with the Buffalo Bills in 2007
No. 97, 95, 79
Position:Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1983-08-19) August 19, 1983 (age 40)
Drakes Branch, Virginia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:307 lb (139 kg)
Career information
High school:Charlotte Court House (VA) Randolph-Henry
College:NC State (2002–2005)
NFL draft:2006 / Round: 1 / Pick: 26
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:52
Sacks:2.5
Forced fumbles:1
Fumble recoveries:1
Player stats at PFR

John McCargo (born August 19, 1983) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the first round of the 2006 NFL draft. He played college football for the NC State Wolfpack. McCargo was also a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Chicago Bears.

College career

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McCargo attended and played college football at NC State.[1] He was a three-year starter for the Wolfpack.[2]

Professional career

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Buffalo Bills

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Many draft experts considered McCargo a late-2nd or early-3rd round pick before the 2006 NFL draft. Because of this, many people were shocked when the Bills traded up to select him in the first round with the 26th overall selection.[3]

McCargo spent most of the 2006 season on injured reserve.[4] He played in five games as a rookie.[5] He was the second string defensive tackle behind Larry Tripplett in 2007, and played in all 16 games.[6][7]

On October 14, 2008, McCargo was traded to the Indianapolis Colts for an undisclosed draft pick, having been beaten out in the depth chart by Kyle Williams. However, after failing his physical the following day, the trade was voided and McCargo was returned to the Bills.[8][9] He played in seven games in the 2008 season.[10] In the 2009 season, he appeared in 11 games and made one start, which came in Week 10 against the Tennessee Titans.[11] In the 2010 season, McCargo only appeared in one game, Week 13 against the Minnesota Vikings.[12]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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McCargo signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on August 20, 2011.[13] He was waived on September 2 but was re-signed the next day.[14]

On November 8, 2011, the Buccaneers re-signed McCargo to fill a roster void caused by a season-ending injury to Gerald McCoy.[15] McCargo was again cut the next day after the Buccaneers signed Albert Haynesworth.[16]

A week later McCargo was once-again re-signed, following a season-ending knee injury to George Johnson. On May 2, 2012, the Buccaneers again released McCargo.[17]

Chicago Bears

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McCargo signed with the Chicago Bears on May 10, 2012.[18]

On August 26, the Bears waived McCargo.[19]

Personal life

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In October 2017, McCargo was arrested on gun and drug charges in Virginia. There had also been a warrant out for his arrest after domestic violence charges were brought against him in California.[20]

References

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  1. ^ Pasquarelli, Len (March 24, 2006). "Pasquarelli: McCargo overshadowed by teammates". ESPN.com. Retrieved November 29, 2023.
  • ^ "McCargo Agrees to Five-Year Deal with Bills". NC State University Athletics. July 28, 2006. Retrieved November 29, 2023.
  • ^ "2006 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
  • ^ "Bills first-round pick McCargo on IR with broken foot". ESPN.com. Associated Press. October 15, 2006. Retrieved November 26, 2023.
  • ^ "John McCargo 2006 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved November 29, 2023.
  • ^ "John McCargo 2007 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved November 29, 2023.
  • ^ "2007 Buffalo Bills Roster & Players". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved November 29, 2023.
  • ^ Quinn, Robert (October 14, 2016). "Flashback Friday: Bills trade first-round draft bust John McCargo". Bills Wire. USA Today. Retrieved November 26, 2023.
  • ^ "McCargo trade voided". WRALSportsFan.com. October 15, 2008. Retrieved November 29, 2023.
  • ^ "John McCargo 2008 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved November 29, 2023.
  • ^ "John McCargo 2009 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved November 29, 2023.
  • ^ "John McCargo 2010 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved November 29, 2023.
  • ^ "Bucs reach deal with former first-round pick McCargo". Sarasota Herald-Tribune. Associated Press. August 20, 2011. Retrieved November 26, 2023.
  • ^ Yasinskas, Pat (November 8, 2011). "Buccaneers shore up DT position". ESPN.com. Retrieved November 29, 2023.
  • ^ Dunlap, Evan (November 8, 2011). "Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sign John McCargo To Replace Injured Gerald McCoy". SB Nation Tampa Bay. Retrieved November 26, 2023.
  • ^ Crow, Alfie (May 2, 2012). "John McCargo Released By Buccaneers". SB Nation Tampa Bay. Retrieved November 26, 2023.
  • ^ "Tampa Bay Buccaneers release John McCargo, Raymond Webber". Tampa Bay Times. May 3, 2012. Retrieved November 26, 2023.
  • ^ Mayer, Larry (May 11, 2012). "Bears sign trio of defensive linemen". ChicagoBears.com. Archived from the original on May 22, 2012. Retrieved August 4, 2012.
  • ^ Gantt, Darin (August 26, 2012). "Bears make roster moves, place Brandon Hardin on IR". NBC Sports. Retrieved November 26, 2023.
  • ^ Gantt, Darin (October 18, 2017). "John McCargo arrested on charges in two states". NBC Sports. Retrieved November 26, 2023.
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