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HBCU Football: Top 10 undrafted NFL free agent signees in 2021

By Dante Pryor

TALLAHASSEE, FL - OCTOBER 5: Defensive back Bryan Mills #22 of the North Carolina Central Eagles makes a tackle on wide receiver Marcus Williams #80 of the Florida A&M Rattlers after a catch during the game at Bragg Memorial Stadium Stadium on October 5, 2019 in Tallahassee, Florida. The Rattlers defeated the Eagles 28-21. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images)
TALLAHASSEE, FL - OCTOBER 5: Defensive back Bryan Mills #22 of the North Carolina Central Eagles makes a tackle on wide receiver Marcus Williams #80 of the Florida A&M Rattlers after a catch during the game at Bragg Memorial Stadium Stadium on October 5, 2019 in Tallahassee, Florida. The Rattlers defeated the Eagles 28-21. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images) /
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Florida A&M Rattlers wide receiver David Manigo (85) is tackled by North Carolina A&T Aggies defensive back Mac McCain III (29) during a game between FAMU and North Carolina A&T Bragg Memorial Stadium Sunday Oct. 20, 2019.
Florida A&M Rattlers wide receiver David Manigo (85) is tackled by North Carolina A&T Aggies defensive back Mac McCain III (29) during a game between FAMU and North Carolina A&T Bragg Memorial Stadium Sunday Oct. 20, 2019. /

4. Franklin “Mac” McCain III, CB, North Carolina A&T (Broncos)

After adding Patrick Surtain with their first pick in the draft, the Broncos sign Aggies’ cornerback Mac McCain III almost immediately after the draft ended. Injuries are one of the reasons McCain went undrafted.

McCain missed most of his sophomore and junior seasons due to injury. Since the MEAC canceled both fall and spring football, McCain decided to declare for the draft. Mac’s slender build, 6-foot-0, and 175 pounds could be a cause for concern or seen as the potential for growth.

McCain, a true senior, already has his Master’s Degree in Agricultural Business. But, the fact that this young man has two degrees in four years lets teams know all they need to know about his drive and motivation.

The Greensboro native is a driven young man, and the Broncos, who he signed with, are getting a player who wants to be great and wants to prove that he can play in the league.

There is some concern about McCain’s straight-line, top-end speed; the counter to that is just watching the tape. McCain is a natural ball hawk who plays the ball well when it is in the air.

Defensive backs from Richard Sherman to Joe Hayden and Xavien Howard were said to be on the slow side. This is why Denver is a good landing place for McCain.

The Broncos play a lot of off-man and zone, which takes advantage of a cornerback with elite ball skills like McCain. Expect McCain to surprise many people and make the Broncos 53-man roster and possibly play as a rookie.

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