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Alex McGough
McGough in 2017
No. 2, 10, 17
PositionQuarterback
Personal information
Born (1995-11-19) November 19, 1995 (age 30)
Tampa, Florida, U.S.
Listed height
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight
214 lb (97 kg)
Career information
High schoolGaither (Tampa)
CollegeFIU (2014–2017)
NFL draft2018: 7th round, 220th overall pick
Career history
* Offseason or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Career USFL statistics
Passing attempts342
Passing completions219
Completion percentage64.0%
TD–INT23–8
Passing yards2,565
Passer rating99.4
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Alexander Lee McGough (/məˈɡuː/ mə-GOO; born November 19, 1995) is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). McGough played college football for the FIU Panthers,[1] and was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the seventh round of the 2018 NFL draft. He was also a member of the Jacksonville Jaguars, Houston Texans, Green Bay Packers, and Birmingham Stallions.

College career

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2014 season

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On August 30, 2014, McGough made his FIU debut, recording 117 yards and a touchdown against Bethune–Cookman.[2] On September 27, he threw an 85-yard and a 75-yard touchdown against UAB.[3] On November 15, he recorded a season-high 231 yards and three touchdowns against Middle Tennessee. He finished his rookie season recording 1,680 yards and 14 touchdowns.[4]

2015 season

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On October 17, 2015, McGough attempted a career-high 51 passes against Middle Tennessee, second most in school history.[5] On October 24, McGough recorded a career-best 390 yards (2nd in school history) versus Old Dominion.[6] He completed 31 of 39 passes, good for 2nd most completions and 4th highest percentage in school history.[7] On November 7, McGough recorded 284 yards and three touchdowns in a 48–31 blowout against Charlotte.[8] He finished his second season completing 269 of 420 passes for 2,722 yards and 21 touchdowns, all school records (he broke his record for passing yards in 2017).[7]

2016 season

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On October 2, 2016, McGough ran for a career-high two touchdowns against Florida Atlantic.[9] The next week, he threw a season-high 3 touchdowns against UTEP.[10] On October 15, McGough threw for a season-high 315 yards and scored three touchdowns, including the game-winner against Charlotte.[11] He missed the final three games of the season due to a wrist injury.

2017 season

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On August 31, 2017, McGough threw a 75-yard touchdown pass in the season opener against UCF.[12] The next week, he threw for a season-high 328 yards and runs in a game-winning touchdown against Alcorn State.[13] On September 30, McGough led the Panthers to a 19-point comeback win over Charlotte, outscoring the 49ers 16–3 in the second half to a 30–29 win.[14] On December 2, he threw a season-high three touchdowns and ran for a career-high 108 yards against UMass.[15] He became the third quarterback in FIU history to run over 100 yards in a game.[15] He ended his senior season with a completion percentage of 65.3% and a passer rating of 142.8, both school records (previous records were 64% in 2015 by himself & 141.5 rating by Jamie Burke in 2002).[16]

The Panthers finished with an 8–4 record, qualifying for a bowl game for the first time since 2011.[17] On December 22, 2017, McGough left in the first quarter of the 2017 Gasparilla Bowl against Temple with a fractured collarbone. The Panthers would go on to lose 28–3.[18]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jump
6 ft 3+3⁄8 in
(1.91 m)		214 lb
(97 kg)		31+1⁄4 in
(0.79 m)		9+1⁄8 in
(0.23 m)		4.70 s1.60 s2.65 s4.50 s7.27 s32.5 in
(0.83 m)		9 ft 4 in
(2.84 m)
All values from Pro Day[19][20]

Seattle Seahawks (first stint)

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McGough was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the seventh round, 220th overall, of the 2018 NFL draft.[21] He was the first quarterback drafted by the Seahawks since Russell Wilson in 2012.[22] On May 15, 2018, he signed his rookie contract.[23] McGough was waived by Seattle on September 1, and was re-signed to the practice squad.[24][25]

Jacksonville Jaguars

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On January 15, 2019, McGough signed a reserve/future contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars.[26] He was waived by Jacksonville on August 31.[27]

Houston Texans

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On September 1, 2019, McGough was signed to the Houston Texans' practice squad.[28] He was promoted to the active roster on September 10.[29] McGough was waived by Houston on October 16, and was re-signed to the team's practice squad.[30] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Texans on January 13, 2020.[31]

McGough was waived on August 31, 2020.[32] He was re-signed to the practice squad on September 14.[33] McGough was released by the Texans on October 12.[34]

Seattle Seahawks (second stint)

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On December 9, 2020, McGough was signed to the Seattle Seahawks' practice squad.[35] On January 11, 2021, McGough signed a reserve/futures contract with the Seahawks.[36] McGough was waived by Seattle on August 23.[37]

Birmingham Stallions (first stint)

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McGough was selected by the Birmingham Stallions of the United States Football League (USFL) with the sixth pick of the first round of the 2022 USFL draft.[38] He suffered an ankle injury,[39] and was transferred to the inactive roster on April 22, 2022.[40][41] He was moved back to the active roster on May 6.[42] During the 2022 USFL championship game, McGough replaced an injured J'Mar Smith, throwing for seven completions on 10 attempts for 77 yards, and a touchdown, helping the Stallions earn their first USFL championship.

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.[43] He would go on to earn USFL MVP honors[44] and lead the Stallions to their second consecutive USFL championship.

McGough was released from his contract with the Stallions on July 18, 2023, to sign with an NFL team.[45]

Green Bay Packers

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On July 19, 2023, McGough signed with the Green Bay Packers.[46] He was released on August 29.[47] A day later, McGough was signed to the Packers' practice squad.[48] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 22, 2024.[49] On May 3, it was announced by head coach Matt LaFleur that McGough would transition from quarterback to wide receiver.[50] He was released by the Packers with an injury designation on July 19.[51] On November 20, the Packers re-signed McGough to the practice squad.[52]

Birmingham Stallions (second stint)

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On January 23, 2025, McGough re-signed with the Birmingham Stallions of the United Football League (UFL).[53] He was placed on injured reserve on April 10,[54] and again on June 2.[55]

On January 20, 2026, after much of the Stallions roster and coaching staff resigned and McGough went unclaimed in the 2026 UFL redraft,[56] it was reported that McGough retired from professional football.[57]

Career statistics

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Legend
USFL MVP
Won the USFL championship
Led the league
Bold Career high

Regular season

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League Year Team Games Passing Rushing
GPGSRecordCmpAttPctYdsY/ALngTDIntRtgAttYdsAvgLngTD
USFL2022BHAM 733–0397552.04606.1403367.6331354.1223
2023BHAM 1097–218026767.42,1057.971205108.3704035.7295
UFL2025BHAM 221–1102441.7893.7221148.89859.4260
Career191411–322936562.72,65411.97124999.41126195.5298

Postseason

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League Year Team Games Passing Rushing
GPGSRecordCmpAttPctYdsY/ALngTDIntRtgAttYdsAvgLngTD
USFL2022BHAM 10—71070.0777.7151186.24153.7100
2023BHAM 222–0395669.65539.84280140.8171488.7231
Career322–0466669.66309.54291133.2211637.7231

Personal life

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McGough's uncle, Kelly Goodburn, was an NFL punter for the Kansas City Chiefs and the Washington Redskins.[1] His younger brother Shane was an offensive lineman for FIU.

References

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  1. 1 2 Villa, Walter (August 7, 2017). "Brothers McGough in the middle of things at FIU". Miami Herald.
  2. ↑ Kurtenbach, Dieter (August 30, 2014). "FIU loses to Bethune Cookman – again". Underdog Dynasty.
  3. ↑ "FIU Buckles Down and Beats UAB, 34–20". Underdog Dynasty. September 27, 2014.
  4. ↑ "Alex McGough 2014 Game Log". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved December 26, 2024.
  5. ↑ "Middle Tennessee holds on to beat Florida Int. 42–34". Sports Illustrated. October 17, 2015.
  6. ↑ "Florida International beats Old Dominion 41–12". Associated Press. October 24, 2015.
  7. 1 2 "FIU Football 2002–2016". FIUSports.com.
  8. ↑ Harper, Brian (November 7, 2015). "FIU gets past Charlotte to keep bowl hopes alive, 48–31". Underdog Dynasty.
  9. ↑ Villa, Walter (October 1, 2016). "FIU vs. FAU is a rivalry that does not involve shaking hands". Miami Herald.
  10. ↑ Sparks, Bob (October 8, 2016). "FIU picks up second straight win, beats UTEP 35–21". SaintPetersBlog.com.
  11. ↑ Kiser, Bill (October 15, 2016). "Alex McGough TD pass to Jonnu Smith with 1:05 left lifts FIU over Charlotte". Miami Herald.
  12. ↑ "UCF routs FIU 61–17, spoiling Butch Davis' return". ESPN. Associated Press. August 31, 2017.
  13. ↑ Navarro, Manny (September 8, 2017). "How FIU made Birmingham its new home and got Butch Davis his first win". Miami Herald.
  14. ↑ Butler, Alex (October 1, 2017). "FIU completes 19-point comeback against Charlotte". Miami Herald.
  15. 1 2 Villa, Walter (December 2, 2017). "In convincing win, FIU football ties, sets school records. This is what's next". Miami Herald.
  16. ↑ Pelegrin, Pete (December 13, 2017). "BEST BYE: Alex McGough has quietly played his best football in his final record-breaking season". FIUSports.com.
  17. ↑ Cochrane, Karen (December 3, 2017). "FIU to play Temple Owls in Gasparilla Bowl Dec. 21". FIU News.
  18. ↑ Goodall, Fred (December 22, 2017). "Nutile leads Temple over FIU 28–3 in Gasparilla Bowl". AP News.
  19. ↑ "Seahawks Select Florida International Quarterback Alex McGough No. 220 Overall In 2018 NFL Draft". seahawks.com. Retrieved June 19, 2022.
  20. ↑ "2018 Draft Scout Alex McGough, Florida International NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved June 19, 2022.
  21. ↑ Boyle, John (April 28, 2018). "Seahawks Draft Florida International Quarterback Alex McGough In Seventh Round Of 2018 NFL Draft". Seahawks.com.
  22. ↑ Matthews, Liz Mathews (April 29, 2018). "Alex McGough is first quarterback drafted by Seahawks since Russell Wilson". Seahawks Wire.
  23. ↑ Condotta, Bob (May 15, 2018). "Seahawks sign draft picks Jamarco Jones and Alex McGough". The Seattle Times.
  24. ↑ "Seahawks Set 53-Man Roster". Seahawks.com. September 1, 2018.
  25. ↑ Boyle, John (September 3, 2018). "Seahawks Sign 10 To Practice Squad". Seahawks.com.
  26. ↑ Day, Ryan (January 15, 2019). "Jaguars sign Alex McGough to reserve/future contract". Big Cat Country. Retrieved December 19, 2023.
  27. ↑ Oehser, John (August 31, 2019). "Roster reduction: Jaguars move to 53 players". Jaguars.com.
  28. ↑ "Texans sign CB Armstrong, TE Paulsen, add 10 players to practice squad". HoustonTexans.com. September 2, 2019. Archived from the original on September 3, 2019. Retrieved September 3, 2019.
  29. ↑ Williams, Charean (September 10, 2019). "Texans promote Alex McGough, waive Cornell Armstrong". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports.
  30. ↑ Wilson, Aaron (October 16, 2019). "Texans sign Chris Clark, place Seantrel Henderson on reserve list". Houston Chronicle.
  31. ↑ "Texans sign 10 players to reserve/future contracts". HoustonTexans.com. January 13, 2020.
  32. ↑ Wilson, Aaron (August 31, 2020). "Source: Texans cut third quarterback Alex McGough". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved August 31, 2020.
  33. ↑ "Houston Texans Transactions (9/14)". HoustonTexans.com. September 14, 2020. Retrieved March 30, 2025.
  34. ↑ "Houston Texans Transactions (10–12–20)". HoustonTexans.com. October 12, 2020. Retrieved March 30, 2025.
  35. ↑ Boyle, John (December 9, 2020). "Seahawks Sign Alex McGough To Practice Squad; Rashaad Penny & Quinton Dunbar Return To Practice". Seahawks.com. Retrieved May 26, 2023.
  36. ↑ Boyle, John (January 11, 2021). "Seahawks Sign 12 to Reserve/Future Contracts". Seahawks.com. Archived from the original on January 28, 2021. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
  37. ↑ Boyle, John (August 23, 2021). "Seahawks Place Two On Injured Reserve, Waive Two To Reduce Roster To 80". Seahawks.com. Retrieved May 26, 2023.
  38. ↑ Duncan, Jordan (February 23, 2022). "Wednesday Round-Up: Former Seahawks QB Alex McGough Selected In USFL Draft". Seahawks.com. Retrieved February 26, 2022.
  39. ↑ @USFLStallions (April 20, 2022). "Tuesday Practice Report" (Tweet). Retrieved April 23, 2022 – via Twitter.
  40. ↑ @USFLStallions (April 22, 2022). "Transferred to inactive roster" (Tweet). Retrieved April 23, 2022 – via Twitter.
  41. ↑ @USFLStallions (April 22, 2022). "Game status report" (Tweet). Retrieved April 23, 2022 – via Twitter.
  42. ↑ @USFLStallions (May 6, 2022). "Roster Updates" (Tweet). Retrieved May 6, 2022 – via Twitter.
  43. ↑ "Stallions QB J'Mar Smith out for season, Alex McGough takes starting role". FOX Sports. April 20, 2023. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
  44. ↑ "Birmingham Stallions QB Alex McGough named USFL MVP". Fox Sports. June 30, 2023. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
  45. ↑ @USFLStallions (July 18, 2023). "Contract Terminated / Signing with NFL Team" (Tweet). Retrieved July 19, 2023 – via Twitter.
  46. ↑ "Packers sign QB Alex McGough, TE Luke Musgrave". packers.com. July 19, 2023. Retrieved July 19, 2023.
  47. ↑ "Packers announce roster moves". Packers.com. August 29, 2023. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
  48. ↑ "Packers sign 16 players to practice squad". Packers.com. August 30, 2023. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
  49. ↑ "Packers sign 14 free agents". Packers.com. January 22, 2024. Retrieved August 11, 2024.
  50. ↑ Kownack, Bobby (May 3, 2024). "Packers' Alex McGough, former USFL MVP, moving from quarterback to wide receiver". NFL.com. National Football League. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  51. ↑ "Packers announce roster moves". Packers.com. July 19, 2024. Retrieved August 11, 2024.
  52. ↑ "Packers place RB MarShawn Lloyd on reserve/non football illness". Packers.com. November 20, 2024. Retrieved March 30, 2025.
  53. ↑ "UFL Transactions". UFLBoard.com. Retrieved January 24, 2025.
  54. ↑ Larsen, James (April 10, 2025). "Birmingham Stallions Sign Andrew Peasley, Lose Alex McGough". PFnewsroom.com. Retrieved April 11, 2025.
  55. ↑ Larsen, James (June 3, 2025). "Stallions Activate Matt Corral, Lose Three Players". PFNewsroom.com. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
  56. ↑ Larsen, James (January 12, 2026). "UFL Announces Official Quarterback Allocations For 2026". Pro Football Newsroom.
  57. ↑ X https://x.com/i/status/2013781549884289435. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
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