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14 Facts About DeWayne McBride

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DeWayne McBride was born on July 8,2001 and is an American professional football running back.

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DeWayne McBride played college football for the UAB Blazers, where he was named the 2022 Conference USA Offensive Player of the Year after rushing for over 1,700 yards with 19 touchdowns.

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Against Louisiana Tech, DeWayne McBride ran for a 75-yard touchdown, breaking the record for the longest touchdown rush in school history.

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DeWayne McBride entered the 2021 season on the Conference USA preseason all-conference team and on the Doak Walker Award preseason watch list.

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In 2021, DeWayne McBride rushed 205 times for 1,371 yards and 13 touchdowns while averaging 6.72 yards per carry and recording over 100 yards rushing six times.

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DeWayne McBride rushed for a then career high 210 yards and four touchdowns in a win against Louisiana Tech.

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In 2022, DeWayne McBride led the NCAA in total rushing yards with 1,713, and led the nation in yards per game.

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DeWayne McBride broke the school's record for rushing yards in a game, totaling a career high 272 yards, and rushing touchdowns in a single season with 19.

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DeWayne McBride would forgo playing in the 2022 Bahamas Bowl and declared for the 2023 NFL draft.

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DeWayne McBride played 31 games during his college career, recording 484 rushing attempts for 3,523 yards and 36 touchdowns.

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DeWayne McBride was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the seventh round with the 222nd overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft.

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DeWayne McBride was waived on August 29,2023, and signed to the practice squad the next day.

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DeWayne McBride was waived by the Vikings on August 26,2024, and re-signed to the practice squad, but released the next day.

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On January 6,2025, DeWayne McBride signed with the Memphis Showboats of the United Football League.