The NCAA has granted Oregon tight end Cam McCormick a ninth year of eligibility due to numerous injuries throughout his career.
McCormick has play parts of seven seasons to this point and is currently undecided on whether or not he will come back for his eight season.
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McCormick had 9 catches for 64 yards and 3 touchdowns for the Ducks this season.
Here are more details on McCormick’s situation from ESPN:
In 2017, McCormick missed a good portion of the season after recovering from rhabdomyolysis, which he and several teammates developed following an overly strenuous workout in January of that year. McCormick then missed most of the 2018 season, and all of the 2019 and 2020 seasons, due to a broken ankle that required multiple surgeries.
McCormick made his return to the field for a game against Ohio State in September 2021, but he tore his Achilles in that contest and missed the rest of the season. That’s when McCormick applied for his ninth year of eligibility, which was ultimately granted.
McCormick said he probably won’t use that ninth year of eligibility. Before he can worry about that, though, McCormick must decide whether to play his eighth season with the Ducks.
“I couldn’t imagine doing nine,” McCormick said. “If anything, I applied for it just to have it. After Ohio State last year, I tore my Achilles, and thankfully I was able to get it. The option is there. I do have it. Whether I use it, that’s up in the air, but thinking about returning for Year 8.”
