Colin McCarthy

Colin McCarthy (born May 30, 1988) is an American former professional football linebacker. He played college football at the University of Miami after graduating from Clearwater Central Catholic High School.^[1] He was considered one of the better linebacker prospects for the 2011 NFL draft.^[2]

Colin McCarthy

No. 52
Position:	Linebacker
Personal information
Born:	May 30, 1988 (1988-05-30) (age 36) Birdsboro, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:	235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
High school:	Clearwater (FL) Central Catholic
College:	Miami (FL)
NFL draft:	2011: 4th round, 109th pick
Career history
Tennessee Titans (2011–2014)
Career highlights and awards
Second-team All-ACC (2009)
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles: 161 Forced fumbles: 3 Fumble recoveries: 2 Interceptions: 3 Defensive touchdowns: 1 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Professional career

McCarthy was selected in the fourth round with the 109th pick by the Tennessee Titans in the 2011 NFL draft.^[3]

McCarthy recorded the first interception of his career when he picked off a pass from Josh Freeman on November 27, 2011. McCarthy was voted the AFC Defensive Player of the Week and Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week^[4] for his performance against the Buffalo Bills on December 4, 2011. McCarthy recorded 9 tackles, 1 forced fumble, and 2 fumble recoveries.

McCarthy missed the entire 2014 season with a dislocated shoulder.

On June 4, 2015, McCarthy announced his retirement from the NFL, at the age of 27.

NFL career statistics

Legend
Bold	Career high

Year	Team	Games		Tackles					Interceptions					Fumbles
		GP	GS	Cmb	Solo	Ast	Sck	TFL	Int	Yds	TD	Lng	PD	FF	FR	Yds	TD
2011	TEN	13	7	68	54	14	0.0	5	1	0	0	0	3	2	2	0	0
2012	TEN	7	7	38	25	13	0.0	3	1	49	1	49	1	0	0	0	0
2013	TEN	16	5	55	38	17	0.0	2	1	1	0	1	1	1	0	0	0
		36	19	161	117	44	0.0	10	3	50	1	49	5	3	2	0	0