27 Facts About Alex McGough

Alexander Lee McGough is an American professional football quarterback for the Birmingham Stallions of the United Football League.

Alex McGough has been a member of the Jacksonville Jaguars, Houston Texans, and Green Bay Packers.

Alex McGough finished his rookie season recording 1,680 yards and 14 touchdowns.

On October 17,2015, Alex McGough attempted a career-high 51 passes against Middle Tennessee, second most in school history.

Alex McGough completed 31 of 39 passes, good for 2nd most completions and 4th highest percentage in school history.

Alex McGough finished his second season completing 269 of 420 passes for 2,722 yards and 21 touchdowns, all school records.

On October 2,2016, Alex McGough ran for a career-high two touchdowns against Florida Atlantic.

Alex McGough missed the final three games of the season due to a wrist injury.

Alex McGough became the third quarterback in FIU history to run over 100 yards in a game.

On December 22,2017, Alex McGough left in the first quarter of the 2017 Gasparilla Bowl against Temple with a fractured collarbone.

Alex McGough was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the seventh round, 220th overall, of the 2018 NFL draft.

Alex McGough was the first quarterback drafted by the Seahawks since Russell Wilson in 2012.

Alex McGough was waived on September 1,2018, and was re-signed to the practice squad.

On September 1,2019, Alex McGough was signed to the Houston Texans practice squad.

Alex McGough was promoted to the active roster on September 10,2019.

Alex McGough was waived on October 16,2019, and re-signed to the practice squad.

Alex McGough was re-signed to the practice squad on September 14,2020.

On December 9,2020, Alex McGough was signed to the Seahawks' practice squad.

Alex McGough was selected by the Birmingham Stallions of the United States Football League with the sixth pick of the first round of the 2022 USFL draft.

Alex McGough suffered an ankle injury, and was transferred to the inactive roster on April 22,2022.

Alex 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.

Alex McGough would go on to earn USFL MVP honors and lead the Stallions to their second consecutive USFL championship.

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

On July 19,2023, Alex McGough signed with the Green Bay Packers.

On January 23,2025, Alex McGough re-signed with the Birmingham Stallions of the United Football League.

Alex McGough's uncle, Kelly Goodburn, was an NFL punter for the Kansas City Chiefs and the Washington Redskins.

Alex McGough's younger brother Shane was an offensive lineman for FIU.