UCF Knights have just improved their secondary line of defense after announcing on Sunday that cornerback Mac McWilliams joins the program from UAB.
The Florida Native started 25 career starts and served as team captain the previous year.
He placed among the top defensive players in Conference-USA last season, ranking second in passes defended along with 52 tackles and 9 pass breakups.
💥 UCF adds CB Mac McWilliams from UAB. He is a Florida native & was a team captain last year with 25 career starts. He had 52 tackles & 9 PBUs. He was 2nd in C-USA in passes defended & has 2 years eligibility.
Nice pick up. Go welcome him to Orlando!pic.twitter.com/wnVDaJ4Yt3 https://t.co/boppZghYgb
— ⚔️Sidelines – UCF⚔️ (@SSN_UCF) May 12, 2024
UCF Coach Gus Malzahn is excited to land another talented defensive player via the transfer portal.
BOOM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #ChargeOn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!#UCFuture24!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
— Coach Gus Malzahn (@CoachGusMalzahn) May 3, 2024
Mac McWilliams has two more years of eligibility. He is expected to compete along with other players at his position for playing time next season.
