Former Georgia Bulldogs running back Josh McCray is facing an uncertain football future after going undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft. The powerful 6-foot-1, 235-pound back, who began his college career with the Illinois Fighting Illini before transferring to Georgia, is now hoping to catch on as an undrafted free agent or earn a minicamp invite.

McCray's 2025 season with the Bulldogs saw him carry the ball 53 times for 135 yards and three touchdowns. While those numbers may not jump off the page, he delivered one of the season's most memorable moments—a game-winning overtime touchdown against the Tennessee Volunteers that had fans on their feet.

His most productive college season came in 2024 with Illinois, where he racked up 117 carries for 609 rushing yards and found the end zone 10 times. That kind of production showed his potential as a workhorse back, but questions about his speed and limited receiving ability (just three catches for five yards in 2025) may have hurt his draft stock. For context, his longest run at Georgia was only 17 yards.

While five other Georgia players have already signed as undrafted free agents—including safety Jacorey Thomas, who earned a minicamp invitation with the Carolina Panthers—McCray is still waiting for his opportunity. If an NFL door doesn't open, he could explore options in the United Football League or Canadian Football League, where many talented backs have found second chances.

For now, it's a waiting game for McCray, but his physical running style and proven ability to deliver in clutch moments make him a player worth watching in the coming weeks.