Gerald McRath (2021) - Southern Miss M-Club Hall of Fame

Gerald McRath

Induction:
2021

Gerald McRath (Football 2005-08)
McRath came to Southern Miss from Powder Springs, Georgia and became a four-year letterman. At 6-3, 220 pounds, he was an ideal sized linebacker. He led the team in tackles in 2006, 2007 and 2008 and is fourth all-time in assisted tackles. He was first team All-Conference USA in 2007 and 2008. He was on the All CUSA freshman team in 2006. McRath was CUSA Defensive Player of the Year in 2007. He was on the Sporting News First Team Freshman All-American team in 2006. Also, in 2006, he made the College Football News Freshman All-American team and in 2007 made the College Football news Sophomore All-American team. He was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in 2009 and played for the Titans from 2009 to 2012. McRath graduated from Southern Miss in 2007.