Marcelino McCrary-Ball
Marcelino McCrary-Ball is an American professional football player who is a linebacker for the New York Jets of the National Football League. He played college football for the Indiana Hoosiers and was signed by the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent in.
Early life
McCrary-Ball attended and played high school football at Roswell High School in Roswell, Georgia.College career
In McCrary-Ball's collegiate career at Indiana, he notched 242 tackles with 16.5 going for a loss, five and half sacks, 16 pass deflections, four interceptions, a fumble recovery, and a forced fumble. McCrary-Ball also returned seven kickoffs for 144 yards.Professional career
San Francisco 49ers
McCrary-Ball was signed by the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent in 2022.New York Jets
On August 31, 2023, McCrary-Ball was signed to the New York Jets' practice squad. McCrary-Ball made his NFL debut in Week 11 of the 2023 season where he played 19 special teams snaps versus the Buffalo Bills. He was signed to the active roster on January 6, 2024.On August 27, 2024, McCrary-Ball was waived by the Jets and re-signed to the practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on October 30. He appeared in 12 games in the 2024 season; mainly playing on special teams.
McCrary-Ball began the 2025 season as one of New York's backup linebackers. In Week 3 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, he entered the game following an injury to Quincy Williams, but suffered a hamstring injury that necessitated an injured reserve placement on September 23, 2025. McCrary-Ball was activated on November 22, ahead of the team's Week 12 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. He was placed back on injured reserve on December 6, due to recurring hamstring issues.