Cam McCormick (Photo via Getty Images)
Because of COVID and other rules, we have seen college football players stay at the NCAA level for much longer than the normal amount. Possibly the most outrageous example is Cam McCormick, a ninth-year tight end for the University of Miami.
In their season, opener McCormick caught the first touchdown of Miami’s season on a second and goal play from the nine-yard line.
Cam McCormick scores a touchdown in the opening game of his NINTH SEASON OF COLLEGE FOOTBALL @BarstoolUMiami
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) August 31, 2024
Of course, though, social media could not stop making jokes about the fact that McCormick has been playing college football for so long.
— Omar Khan Burner (@BurnerKhan50483) August 31, 2024
“He is exactly one year younger than me and I have been in the work force (post college) for 7 years now Absolutely hilarious. You’re playing against guys who weren’t able to talk yet while you were entering puberty,” one comment said about McCormick.
“How do you complete 8 years of college and not have a degree? If he had a masters now, this would be right but 8 years of “taking classes” to meet eligibility but never getting a degree???” another said.
“9th year?? I respect the perseverance but I would have been like “alright this college football thing ain’t it then”…he gonna have his doctorate by the time he’s done playing,” a third continued.
Right now, McCormick is 26 years old and graduated high school in 2016. For perspective, that’s the same class as players like Rashan Gary, Ed Oliver, and Michael Pittman Jr.
How Did Cam McCormick Get Nine Years Of Eligibility?
Cam started his career as a redshirt for Oregon in 2016 and then played in 13 games the following season in 2017. After that, though, it was a very rough road.
He suffered season-ending injuries in 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021. That, of course, meant he got those years of eligibility back.
Then, in 2022, Cam played another 13 games in Oregon before transferring to Miami and playing another 13 games in 2023.
Now, of course, he is entering the 2024 season, ready to start his ninth year of college.
