Miami TE McCormick offered 9th year of eligibility

David Hale, ESPN Personnel WriterJan 18, 2024, 01:59 PM ET

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• ACC reporter.Joined ESPN in 2012. Graduate of the University of Delaware.Miami tight end Cam McCormick verified Thursday he ‘d be returning to play

for the Hurricanes in 2024– his ninth season of college football.McCormick, who started his profession at Oregon in 2016, missed out on considerable parts of 4 different seasons due to injury, which together with his redshirt year and the COVID year of 2020 enabled him to petition the NCAA for an extraordinary ninth season of eligibility.McCormick revealed his return on X, previously Twitter, on Thursday with the tagline “the pursuit of excellence has no objective line,”calling 2024 his”last

ride.”Value all of the support! # 84Resilient #GoCanes pic.twitter.com/KKYlI2jO8P!.?.!— Cam (@McCormick_Cam)January 18, 2024 “I’m blessed that it was me to go through it since a lot of individuals would have folded under the pressure– both psychologically and physically,” McCormick informed ESPN.”But it’s pushed me to be a much better person and colleague– whatever

. I’ve discovered so much from every year and everything I have actually had to get rid of.”McCormick, 25, was initially a three-star possibility out of Bend, Oregon. He belonged to the 2016 finalizing class at Oregon that consisted of QB Justin Herbert, and a nationwide class that included Nick Bosa, Ed Oliver, Rashan Gary and Jalen Injures– all now developed NFL veterans.McCormick redshirted as a true freshman in 2016 then played in 13 games as a reserve in 2017. Then came a string of injuries– a damaged leg in 2018 followed by problems that cost him 2019 and 2020, followed by a foot injury two weeks into the

2021 season. He was granted a sixth year of eligibility in 2019, then had actually another included 2020 when the NCAA gave an additional season to all FBS players.In 2022, McCormick finally had the ability to play a full season, making the Capital One Orange Bowl FWAA Guts Award for his determination, appearing in 13 games and making six starts. He was given eighth and ninth years of eligibility ahead of 2023 before moving to Miami, where he was reunited with coach Mario Cristobal. He captured 8 balls for 62 lawns for the Hurricanes last season, but he needed to resubmit his waiver to the ACC for the ninth year this offseason.The ninth-year waiver was approved by the ACC, and McCormick stated it was an easy choice to return, noting that his goal is to play in the NFL and,” I wish to state I provided it my best opportunity and finest shot. “McCormick acknowledged that critics have suggested he should not still be playing, but he stated he “isn’t going to

be cut short by what individuals are stating, “and hopes his story will be an inspiration to other players battling injuries.” I feel like my journey can assist those that need to experience that,”he said.”It’s tough, however hopefully there’s some inspiration there, and guys who get injured can see my journey and dig deep within and keep pushing towards their goals and their future. “