Calvin McCarty

Calvin McCarty
No. 31
Born:	November 2, 1984; Muskogee, Oklahoma, U.S.
Career information
Status	Retired
CFL status	National
Position(s)	Fullback
Height	5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight	215 lb (98 kg)
College	Western Washington
High school	Burnaby (BC) St. Thomas More
CFL draft	2007, Round: 4, Pick: 27
Drafted by	Edmonton Eskimos
Career history
As player
2007–2021	Edmonton Eskimos
2021	Calgary Stampeders
Career highlights and awards
	Grey Cup champion (2015);
Awards	Canadian Player of the Month (July 2009); 3× Canadian Player of the Week;
Honours	Most Outstanding Canadian Player nominee (2010);
Career stats
	Playing stats at CFL.ca;

Calvin McCarty (born November 2, 1984) is a former professional Canadian football running back who last played for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played as a tailback until 2014, when he became the starting fullback for the Edmonton Eskimos. McCarty is known for being able to fill many roles at his position, with TSN sportscaster Chris Schultz noting in 2010 that he is a "multi-purpose running back who catches the ball extremely well, blocks well and runs well". He is a champion of the 103rd Grey Cup.

Prior to being drafted by the Eskimos in the fourth round of the 2007 CFL Draft, McCarty played high school football for the St. Thomas More Knights, where he broke multiple school records. He later played college football for the Western Washington Vikings. With the Vikings, McCarty developed into a dual threat, being used heavily as a rusher and receiver. McCarty has spent his entire professional career with the Edmonton Eskimos, making him the most veteran player on the team as of the 2015 season.

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