Greg McGhee

Greg McGhee (born November 22, 1992) is an American football quarterback who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Howard University and attended Perry Traditional Academy in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He has also been a member of the BC Lions, Montreal Alouettes, Green Bay Blizzard and Toronto Argonauts.

Greg McGhee
Free agent
Position:Quarterback
Personal information
Born: (1992-12-22) December 22, 1992
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school:Pittsburgh (PA) Perry Traditional
College:Howard
Undrafted:2015
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
  • MEAC Co-Offensive Player of the Year (2014)
Career CFL statistics as of 2017
Comp. / Att.:2 / 6
Passing yards:28
TD-INT:0–0
Rushing yards:10
Rushing TD:1
Career Arena statistics
Comp. / Att.:6 / 9
Passing yards:48
TD–INT:2–0
QB rating:119.44
Rushing TD:0
Player stats at CFL.ca
Player stats at ArenaFan.com

Early life

McGhee attended Perry Traditional Academy in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where he was a member of both the football and basketball teams.[1]

College career

Heading into his senior season, McGhee was voted preseason Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Year.[2] McGhee was named Co-MEAC Offensive Player of the Year at the conclusion of the season, sharing the title with Tarik Cohen.[3]

Professional career

BC Lions

On February 19, 2015, McGhee signed with the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League.[4] On June 18, 2016, McGhee was cut.[5]

Montreal Alouettes

McGhee signed with the Montreal Alouettes prior to the 2017 season, but he did not make the team's roster.[6]

Green Bay Blizzard

On May 18, 2017, McGhee signed with the Green Bay Blizzard.[7] McGhee threw for 433 yards and 6 touchdowns in 4 games with the Blizzard.[8]

Philadelphia Soul

Prior to the start of the 2018 season, McGhee was assigned to the Philadelphia Soul.[9] After not playing the first 6 weeks, McGhee was thrust into action when Dan Raudabaugh left the Soul's May 19 game against the Albany Empire. McGhee threw two touchdown passes, but the Soul lost to the Empire 41–36.[10]

Toronto Argonauts

McGhee signed with the Toronto Argonauts in the 2018 season.[11]

Columbus Destroyers

On March 5, 2019, McGhee was assigned to the Columbus Destroyers. On April 13, 2019, he was placed on recallable reassignment and became a free agent.

References
  1. Rich Emert (June 23, 2011). "North Xtra: Perry's McGhee a two-sport wizard". www.post-gazette.com. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved May 24, 2018.
  2. Gene Wang (August 25, 2014). "MEAC player of the year Greg McGhee leads Howard football into 2014 season". www.washingtonpost.com. The Washington Post. Retrieved May 24, 2018.
  3. "McGhee Named Co-Offensive Player of the Year". www.hubison.com. Howard University Athletics. November 29, 2014. Retrieved May 24, 2018.
  4. "Greg McGhee Signs Contract with CFL's BC Lions". www.hubison.com. Howard University Athletics. February 20, 2015. Retrieved May 24, 2018.
  5. "Lions cut QB Greg McGhee, 9 others from training camp roster". www.sportsnet.ca. Rogers Media. June 18, 2016. Retrieved May 24, 2018.
  6. Herb Zurkowsky (February 7, 2017). "Rakeem Cato's release brings Alouettes' quarterback picture into focus". www.montrealgazette.com. Post Media Inc. Retrieved May 24, 2018.
  7. "May 2017 IFL Transactions". www.goifl.com. Indoor Football League. Retrieved May 24, 2018.
  8. "Greg McGhee IFL stats". www.goifl.com. Indoor Football League. Retrieved May 24, 2018.
  9. "Soul's Star Kicker Returns". www.arenafan.com. ArenaFan. March 22, 2018. Retrieved May 24, 2018.
  10. "Albany Empire end 20-game home streak for Philadelphia". www.timesunion.com. The Hurst Corporation. May 19, 2018. Retrieved May 24, 2018.
  11. "Argos add two to practice roster".
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