Alex McCalister

Alex McCalister (born October 17, 1993) is an American professional football linebacker. He played college football as a defensive end at the University of Florida from 2012 to 2015. He was selected in the seventh round of the 2016 NFL draft by the Philadelphia Eagles.

Alex McCalister

Personal information
Born:	(1993-10-17) October 17, 1993 (age 31) Fort Stewart, Georgia, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight:	239 lb (108 kg)
Career information
Position:	Linebacker
High school:	West Forsyth (Clemmons, North Carolina)
College:	Florida
NFL draft:	2016: 7th round, 240th pick
Career history
Philadelphia Eagles (2016–2017) Washington Redskins (2017–2018)* Winnipeg Blue Bombers (2019)* Columbus Destroyers (2019) Winnipeg Blue Bombers (2019–2021) BC Lions (2023)*
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Stats at Pro Football Reference

College career

It was reported that McCalister was dismissed from the Florida Gators football team prior to the 2016 Citrus Bowl against Michigan; however, McCallister in reality never was dismissed and instead was merely injured.^[1] He declared for the 2016 NFL draft as an early entrant.^[2]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables

Height	Weight	Arm length	Hand span	40-yard dash	10-yard split	20-yard split	20-yard shuttle	Three-cone drill	Vertical jump	Broad jump
6 ft 6+1⁄8 in (1.98 m)	239 lb (108 kg)	36 in (0.91 m)	9+3⁄8 in (0.24 m)	4.80 s	1.68 s	2.78 s	4.00 s	7.01 s	34.5 in (0.88 m)	10 ft 8 in (3.25 m)
All values from NFL Combine[3][4]

Philadelphia Eagles

McCalister was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the seventh round, 240th overall, of the 2016 NFL draft.^[5] On August 28, 2016, the Eagles placed McCalister on injured reserve with a calf strain.^[6]

On September 2, 2017, McCalister was waived by the Eagles.^[7] He was re-signed to the practice squad on October 10, 2017.^[8] He was released by the team on October 24, 2017.^[9]

Washington Redskins

McCalister was signed to the Washington Redskins' practice squad on December 12, 2017.^[10] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Redskins on January 1, 2018, but was waived on August 6.^[11][12]

Winnipeg Blue Bombers (first stint)

McCalister signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL) on February 15, 2019, but was released during final roster cuts on June 9.

Columbus Destroyers

McCalister was assigned to the Columbus Destroyers of the Arena Football League on July 9, 2019.^[13]

Winnipeg Blue Bombers (second stint)

McCalister was signed to the Blue Bombers' active roster on August 20. He was released on June 1, 2021.^[14]

BC Lions

On December 15, 2022, McCalister signed with the BC Lions of the CFL.^[15] On May 31, 2023, McCalister was released by the Lions.