Joshua Javon McCray (born February 24, 2002) is an American college football running back for the Georgia Bulldogs of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). He previously played for the Illinois Fighting Illini.
Early life McCray attended Enterprise High School in Enterprise, Alabama. As a senior, he rushed for 774 yards and 11 touchdowns on 111 carries. A three-star recruit, he committed to play college football at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
College career As a true freshman, McCray recorded 112 carries for 549 yards, making an instant impact. He played in just four games the following season, dealing with injuries. After dealing with injuries during the 2023 season as well, McCray played in 13 games in 2024, totaling 117 carries for 609 yards and 10 touchdowns. In the 2024 Citrus Bowl, he rushed for 114 yards and two touchdowns, leading the Fighting Illini to a 21–17 victory over South Carolina, being named the game's MVP. Following the 2024 season, he entered the transfer portal.
On April 20, 2025, McCray announced his decision to transfer to the University of Georgia to play for the Georgia Bulldogs. Against No. 15 Tennessee, he rushed for two touchdowns, including the game winning score, in the 44–41 overtime victory.
Statistics + SeasonTeam Games Rushing Receiving GP Att Yards Avg TD Rec Yards Avg TD 2021Illinois 11 112 549 4.9 2 2 43 21.5 0 2022Illinois 4 19 56 2.9 0 4 19 4.8 0 2023Illinois 5 43 156 3.6 2 6 30 5.0 0 2024Illinois 13 117 609 5.2 10 13 116 8.9 1 2025Georgia 11 48 135 2.8 3 2 9 4.5 0 Career 44 339 1,505 4.4 17 27 217 8.0 1
Professional career
References
External links Illinois Fighting Illini bio Georgia Bulldogs bio