Freddy Demetrius "Fred" McCrary (born September 19, 1972) is a former American football fullback who played in the NFL. Originally from Naples, Florida, McCrary played college football at Mississippi State and was drafted in the sixth round of the 1995 NFL Draft by the Philadelphia Eagles. From 1995 to 2007, McCrary played for the Eagles and five other teams, including the 2003 New England Patriots Super Bowl XXXVIII championship team that beat the Carolina Panthers. Early years McCrary attended Naples High School in Naples, Florida and lettered in football, basketball, and track. As a senior, he rushed for more than 1,200 yards and was named the school's Athlete of the Year in 1991. College career McCrary attended Mississippi State University from 1991 to 1995 and played on the Mississippi State Bulldogs football team for four years as running back, with two as starter. At Mississippi State, McCrary made 32 receptions for 248 yards and 4 touchdowns and rushed 144 yards on 34 carries including one touchdown. Professional career Philadelphia Eagles (1995) In the 1995 NFL Draft, the Philadelphia Eagles picked McCrary in the sixth round as the 208th overall pick. In his rookie season, McCrary started 4 of 13 games and had a 1-yard touchdown run on September 10. McCrary finished 1995 with six special teams tackles, 9 receptions for 60 yards, and 3 rushing attempts. He made a 1-yard kickoff return on October 15. The Eagles released McCrary on August 25, 1996, and McCrary spent the 1996 season away from football. New Orleans Saints (1997) With the New Orleans Saints in 1997, McCrary played seven games and made 4 receptions for 17 yards, 8 carries for 15 yards, and 2 kickoff returns for 26 yards. He also had eight special teams tackles. On November 23, a 20–3 loss to the Atlanta Falcons, McCrary made 2 receptions for 20 yards and rushed 13 yards on 5 carries. McCrary made a 15-yard kickoff return on December 7 and 11-yard return on December 21. The Saints released him prior to the 1998 season for participating in a hazing of rookies that became violent, and no other team would sign McCrary. San Diego Chargers (1999–2002) McCrary returned to professional football in 1999 with the San Diego Chargers and for the first time played all 16 games in a season. With 14 starts, McCrary made 37 receptions for 201 yards and a touchdown in