The Saskatchewan Roughriders released wide receiver Drae McCray from the practice squad on Tuesday according to the CFL Transactions page.
Drae McCray is five foot nine and weighs 185 pounds. The 23-year-old from Tallahassee, Florida, signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders on May 3, 2025. In 2025, McCray had six kick returns for 142 yards and 22 punt returns for 247 yards in five games.
Collegiately, McCray played two seasons at Austin Peay (2021-22), making 129 catches for 1,888 yards, 13 carries for 55 yards, nine kick returns for 162 yards, one punt return for 39 yards, one touchdown, and one tackle (1 solo) in 22 games for the Governors.
In his final season at Austin Peay, McCray made 76 catches for 1,021 yards, 12 carries for 54 yards, and three kick returns for 54 yards in 11 games. McCray was named a two-time All-American by HERO Sports, First Team All-OVC in 2021, OVC All-Newcomer Team in 2021, and the All-SUN Conference in 2022.
Then, he transferred to Texas Tech (2023-24), making 41 catches for 329 yards, two touchdowns, two carries for 17 yards, 41 kick returns for 1,113 yards, one touchdown, and one tackle (1 solo) in 21 games for the Red Raiders. In 2024, he made 12 catches for 74 yards, one carry for 13 yards, 15 kick returns for 396 yards, and one tackle (1 solo) in eight games. He was named an All-Big 12 Honorable Mention in 2023 and 2024.
