Cam McCormick announced Friday that he was granted a ninth year of college eligibility by the NCAA.
According to James Crepea of The Oregonian, the Oregon Ducks tight end requested an extra year of eligibility after he tore his Achilles in September 2021. However, he also noted he is undecided if he will return for another collegiate season in 2023:
“I’ve thought about it; it’s a tough decision. I’m not totally keen on what my decision is going to be yet. I’m going to continue to enjoy this game with my teammates and make the decision after the game. … I couldn’t imagine doing nine. If anything, I applied for it just to have it after Ohio State last year. I tore my Achilles and thankfully was able to get it. The option’s there, I do have it. Whether I use it, it’s in the air. Thinking about returning for a year eight.”
McCormick, who has nine catches for 64 yards and three touchdowns entering the Holiday Bowl, is unlikely to receive an invite to this year’s NFL combine and would most likely be an undrafted free agent. NFL players signed to practice squads will earn $12,000 per week in 2023.
He acknowledged the financial, practical, and academic realities that will factor into his decision.
“Coach (Dan) Lanning is doing a lot of great things, bringing in a lot of great people,” McCormick said. “The guys here are great. It’s a lot on my mind. It’s stressing me out. But it’s a good decision to have, that I at least have a decision to make.”
If he does decide to leave for the league, his final game with the Ducks will be the Holiday Bowl against North Carolina on Dec. 28th.
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The 24-year-old has already earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees.
