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'''Richard Thomas''' "'''Trace'''" '''McSorley III''' (born August 23, 1995) is an ] ] for the ] of the ] (NFL). He played ] at ], and was drafted by the ] in the sixth round of the ]. '''Richard Thomas''' "'''Trace'''" '''McSorley III''' (born August 23, 1995) is an American professional ] ] who is a free agent. He played ] for the ], where he holds school records in single-season passing yards and ] and career ]. McSorley was drafted by the ] in the sixth round of the ].

McSorley holds numerous Penn State school records, including most passing yards in a single season, most passing ]s in a single season, most career total yards of offense, and total touchdowns in a single season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Trace McSorley Penn State Career and Records |url=https://gopsusports.com/sports/football/roster/trace-mcsorley/1376 |access-date=October 29, 2022 |website=Penn State Nittany Lions Athletics}}</ref>


== Early years == == Early years ==
McSorley attended ] in ] from 2010 to 2014. He played ] and started as ]. In his freshman year, he led the team to a 13–2 record and a state championship. Two seasons later in his junior year, he led the team to a 15–0 record and its third consecutive state title.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gallen |first=Daniel |date=October 18, 2016 |title=Penn State QB Trace McSorley |url=http://www.pennlive.com/pennstatefootball/index.ssf/2016/10/trace_mcsorley_briar_woods_pen.html |access-date=March 26, 2017 |website=pennlive.com}}</ref> He was named First-team All-State by the Virginia Coaches Association and Virginia Preps. As a junior, he was awarded All-Dulles District First Team; Dulles District Offensive Player of the Year; and Second-team All-Region ]. McSorley attended ] in ] from 2010 to 2014. He played ] and started as a ]. In his freshman year, he led the team to a 13–2 record and a state championship. Two seasons later in his junior year, he led the team to a 15–0 record and its third consecutive state title.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gallen |first=Daniel |date=October 18, 2016 |title=Penn State QB Trace McSorley |url=http://www.pennlive.com/pennstatefootball/index.ssf/2016/10/trace_mcsorley_briar_woods_pen.html |access-date=March 26, 2017 |website=pennlive.com}}</ref> He was named First-team All-State by the Virginia Coaches Association and Virginia Preps. As a junior, he was awarded All-Dulles District First Team; Dulles District Offensive Player of the Year; and Second-team All-Region ].


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=== 2015 season === === 2015 season ===


During McSorley's redshirt freshman year, he appeared in a total of six games, five of them when the game was in hand and McSorley was only in for a few plays.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Trace McSorley, Penn State Nittany Lions, Dual-Threat Quarterback |url=https://247sports.com/Player/Trace-McSorley-22462 |access-date=December 5, 2016 |website=247sports.com}}</ref> In the 2016 ] against the ], after starter ] went out with an injury, McSorley was brought in with Penn State down 24–3. He nearly led a comeback, finishing the game 14 for 27 with 142 yards and two touchdowns, but Penn State fell short 24–17.<ref>{{Cite web |title=TaxSlayer Bowl – Penn State vs Georgia Box Score, January 2, 2016 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2016-01-02-georgia.html |access-date=March 3, 2019 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Flounders |first=Bob |date=January 3, 2016 |title=Penn State stock watch: Trace McSorley rises to the occasion, Chris Godwin tears up Georgia, more |url=https://www.pennlive.com/pennstatefootball/2016/01/penn_state_stock_watch_trace_m.html |access-date=October 29, 2022 |website=pennlive |language=en}}</ref> During McSorley's ] freshman year, he appeared in a total of six games, five of them when the game was in hand and McSorley was only in for a few plays.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Trace McSorley, Penn State Nittany Lions, Dual-Threat Quarterback |url=https://247sports.com/Player/Trace-McSorley-22462 |access-date=December 5, 2016 |website=247sports.com}}</ref> In the 2016 ] against the ], after starter ] went out with an injury, McSorley was brought in with Penn State down 24–3. He nearly led a comeback, finishing the game 14 for 27 with 142 yards and two touchdowns, but Penn State fell short 24–17.<ref>{{Cite web |title=TaxSlayer Bowl – Penn State vs Georgia Box Score, January 2, 2016 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2016-01-02-georgia.html |access-date=March 3, 2019 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Flounders |first=Bob |date=January 3, 2016 |title=Penn State stock watch: Trace McSorley rises to the occasion, Chris Godwin tears up Georgia, more |url=https://www.pennlive.com/pennstatefootball/2016/01/penn_state_stock_watch_trace_m.html |access-date=October 29, 2022 |website=pennlive |language=en}}</ref>


=== 2016 season === === 2016 season ===
With the early departure of quarterback ], who was drafted in the ] by the ], McSorley and ] ] ] competed for the job. On McSorley's birthday, August 23, 2016, ] ] announced that McSorley would be the starter. In his first start on September 3, against the ], he went 16 of 31 for 209 yards and two touchdowns in a 33–13 win.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 11, 2016 |title=Trace McSorley highlights vs Kent State 2016 |url=http://www.espn.com/ncf/recap/_/id/400869261 |access-date=September 17, 2016 |website=Team Profiles – ESPN Insider {{subscription required}} |publisher=ESPN Internet Ventures}}</ref> In McSorley's second game, he threw for 332 yards and a score in the loss at ].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Penn State at Pitt Box Score, September 10, 2016 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2016-09-10-pittsburgh.html |access-date=March 3, 2019 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> Later in the season when the Nittany Lions played ], McSorley put up career high yardage numbers when he threw for 335 yards in a 29–26 OT win.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Minnesota vs. Penn State - Game Recap - October 1, 2016 - ESPN |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap/_/gameId/400869666 |access-date=October 29, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref> With the early departure of quarterback ], who was drafted in the ] by the ], McSorley and ] ] ] competed for the job. On McSorley's birthday, August 23, 2016, ] ] announced that McSorley would be the starter. In his first start on September 3, against the ], he went 16 of 31 for 209 yards and two touchdowns in a 33–13 win.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 11, 2016 |title=Trace McSorley highlights vs Kent State 2016 |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap/_/gameId/400869261 |access-date=September 17, 2016 |website=Team Profiles – ESPN Insider {{subscription required}} |publisher=ESPN Internet Ventures}}</ref> In McSorley's second game, he threw for 332 yards and a score in the loss at ].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Penn State at Pitt Box Score, September 10, 2016 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2016-09-10-pittsburgh.html |access-date=March 3, 2019 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> Later in the season when the Nittany Lions played ], McSorley put up career high yardage numbers when he threw for 335 yards in a 29–26 OT win.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Minnesota vs. Penn State - Game Recap - October 1, 2016 - ESPN |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap/_/gameId/400869666 |access-date=October 29, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref>


On October 22, 2016, Penn State and McSorley played ] ] ]. McSorley struggled with accurately throwing the ball, completing 8 of 23 passes for 153 yards. However, he scored two touchdowns, one passing and one rushing, en route to a stunning upset of #2 Ohio State by unranked Penn State.<ref name="ESPN">{{Cite web |last=Stephenson |first=Creg |date=October 23, 2016 |title=Penn State stuns No. 2 Ohio State 24-21 |url=https://www.al.com/sports/2016/10/penn_state_stuns_no_2_ohio_sta.html |access-date=October 29, 2022 |website=AL.com |language=en}}</ref> The win gave PSU a #24 ranking in the ], PSU's first ranking in the top 25 since the ].<ref name="GOPSUSPORTS">{{Cite web |date=October 22, 2016 |title=Penn State Ranked No. 24 in AP Poll |url=http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/102316aai.html |access-date=October 23, 2016 |website=Penn State Nittany Lions Athletics |archive-date=October 24, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161024231931/http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/102316aai.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> The next week at ], McSorley completed 12 of 23 passing for 228 yards, three touchdowns, and no ].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Penn State at Purdue Box Score, October 29, 2016 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2016-10-29-purdue.html |access-date=March 3, 2019 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> The Nittany Lions won in a 62–24 rout and cemented their place in the AP Top-25 with a #20 ranking.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lungaro |first=Vincent |date=October 30, 2016 |title=Penn State football ranked No. 20 in latest AP Top-25 poll |url=http://www.collegian.psu.edu/football/article_ea14f6c0-9ec7-11e6-b337-57c255231224.html |access-date=February 6, 2017 |website=Daily Collegian}}</ref> On October 22, 2016, Penn State and McSorley played ] ] ]. McSorley struggled with accurately throwing the ball, completing 8 of 23 passes for 153 yards. However, he scored two touchdowns, one passing and one rushing, en route to a stunning upset of #2 Ohio State by unranked Penn State.<ref name="ESPN">{{Cite web |last=Stephenson |first=Creg |date=October 23, 2016 |title=Penn State stuns No. 2 Ohio State 24-21 |url=https://www.al.com/sports/2016/10/penn_state_stuns_no_2_ohio_sta.html |access-date=October 29, 2022 |website=AL.com |language=en}}</ref> The win gave PSU a #24 ranking in the ], PSU's first ranking in the top 25 since the ].<ref name="GOPSUSPORTS">{{Cite web |date=October 22, 2016 |title=Penn State Ranked No. 24 in AP Poll |url=http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/102316aai.html |access-date=October 23, 2016 |website=Penn State Nittany Lions Athletics |archive-date=October 24, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161024231931/http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/102316aai.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> The next week at ], McSorley completed 12 of 23 passing for 228 yards, three touchdowns, and no ].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Penn State at Purdue Box Score, October 29, 2016 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2016-10-29-purdue.html |access-date=March 3, 2019 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> The Nittany Lions won in a 62–24 rout and cemented their place in the AP Top-25 with a #20 ranking.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lungaro |first=Vincent |date=October 30, 2016 |title=Penn State football ranked No. 20 in latest AP Top-25 poll |url=http://www.collegian.psu.edu/football/article_ea14f6c0-9ec7-11e6-b337-57c255231224.html |access-date=February 6, 2017 |website=Daily Collegian}}</ref>
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"Trace has been dynamic all year long," head coach James Franklin said after the game. "I'm really proud of him, you know, his attitude, his demeanor, the type of teammate he is, the type of leader he is. Obviously he made plays tonight."{{citation needed|date=September 2017}} "Trace has been dynamic all year long," head coach James Franklin said after the game. "I'm really proud of him, you know, his attitude, his demeanor, the type of teammate he is, the type of leader he is. Obviously he made plays tonight."{{citation needed|date=September 2017}}


McSorley led the Nittany Lions back from a 28–7 deficit and broke the Big Ten Championship Game record for passing yards, set by Michigan State’s ] back in 2013, and touchdowns. His 364 total yards was also a championship game record.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fitz |first=Sean |date=December 3, 2016 |title=Record-setting performance from McSorley |url=http://pennstate.247sports.com/Bolt/3-up-3-down-Huge-second-half-lifts-Lions-to-Big-Ten-title-49526440 |access-date=December 4, 2016 |website=www.pennstate.247.com |publisher=CBS Interactive}}</ref> McSorley led the Nittany Lions back from a 28–7 deficit and broke the Big Ten Championship Game record for passing yards, set by Michigan State’s ] back in 2013, and touchdowns. His 364 total yards was also a championship game record.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fitz |first=Sean |date=December 3, 2016 |title=Record-setting performance from McSorley |url=https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/penn-state-nittany-lions-3-up-3-down-huge-second-half-lifts-lions-to-big-ten-title-49526440/ |access-date=December 4, 2016 |website=www.pennstate.247.com |publisher=CBS Interactive}}</ref>


On December 5, 2016, it was revealed that McSorley was on multiple ] ballots, some even as high as two, just behind Louisville quarterback ]. McSorley became the first Nittany Lion to be on a Heisman ballot in over ten years.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 5, 2016 |title=My Heisman Trophy ballot : Trace McSorley |url=http://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/my-heisman-trophy-ballot-lets-give-penn-states-trace-mcsorley-some-love/ |access-date=December 6, 2016 |website=CBSSports.com}}</ref> On December 5, 2016, it was revealed that McSorley was on multiple ] ballots, some even as high as two, just behind Louisville quarterback ]. McSorley became the first Nittany Lion to be on a Heisman ballot in over ten years.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 5, 2016 |title=My Heisman Trophy ballot : Trace McSorley |url=http://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/my-heisman-trophy-ballot-lets-give-penn-states-trace-mcsorley-some-love/ |access-date=December 6, 2016 |website=CBSSports.com}}</ref>
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=== 2017 season === === 2017 season ===
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After his Heisman campaign in 2016 McSorley and the Nittany Lions entered the 2017 season ranked sixth by the ].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2017 Penn State Nittany Lions Schedule and Results |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/penn-state/2017-schedule.html |access-date=March 3, 2019 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> In the Nittany Lions’ season opener McSorley passed for 280 yards and two touchdowns in a 52–0 rout over ].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Akron at Penn State Box Score, September 2, 2017 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2017-09-02-penn-state.html |access-date=March 3, 2019 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He helped lead the team to a remarkable 7–0 start (with a 3–0 mark in conference play), outscoring opponents by a combined 213 points over that span. Through the first seven games McSorley had passed for 1,879 yards and thrown 14 touchdowns passes.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Trace McSorley 2017 Game Log (Games 1–7) |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/trace-mcsorley-1/gamelog/2017/#21-27-sum:gamelog |access-date=March 3, 2019 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> McSorley and the Nittany Lions entered the 2017 season ranked sixth by the ].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2017 Penn State Nittany Lions Schedule and Results |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/penn-state/2017-schedule.html |access-date=March 3, 2019 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> In the Nittany Lions’ season opener McSorley passed for 280 yards and two touchdowns in a 52–0 rout over ].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Akron at Penn State Box Score, September 2, 2017 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2017-09-02-penn-state.html |access-date=March 3, 2019 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He helped lead the team to a remarkable 7–0 start (with a 3–0 mark in conference play), outscoring opponents by a combined 213 points over that span. Through the first seven games McSorley had passed for 1,879 yards and thrown 14 touchdowns passes.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Trace McSorley 2017 Game Log (Games 1–7) |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/trace-mcsorley-1/gamelog/2017/#21-27-sum:gamelog |access-date=March 3, 2019 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>


Bolstered by that strong start, the Lions were ranked #2 in the country coming into a rivalry match at #6 ]. In the primetime matchup{{citation needed|date=September 2018}}, McSorley threw for 192 yards, two touchdowns and zero interceptions. He also rushed for 49 yards and another touchdown. However, a 19-point fourth quarter by the Buckeyes propelled them to a 39–38 comeback win, ending a potential perfect season for the Nittany Lions.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Penn State at Ohio State Box Score, October 28, 2017 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2017-10-28-ohio-state.html |access-date=March 3, 2019 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> Bolstered by that strong start, the Lions were ranked #2 in the country coming into a rivalry match at #6 ]. In the primetime matchup{{citation needed|date=September 2018}}, McSorley threw for 192 yards, two touchdowns and zero interceptions. He also rushed for 49 yards and another touchdown. However, a 19-point fourth quarter by the Buckeyes propelled them to a 39–38 comeback win, ending a potential perfect season for the Nittany Lions.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Penn State at Ohio State Box Score, October 28, 2017 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2017-10-28-ohio-state.html |access-date=March 3, 2019 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>
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The 10–2 Nittany Lions faced the 10–2 ] in the ]. McSorley struggled early and threw two interceptions in the first quarter however he finished the game 342 yards and two touchdown passes and also rushed for 60 yards. McSorley was named offensive MVP for the Nittany Lions.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Fiesta Bowl – Washington vs Penn State Box Score, December 30, 2017 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2017-12-30-penn-state.html |access-date=March 3, 2019 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> The 10–2 Nittany Lions faced the 10–2 ] in the ]. McSorley struggled early and threw two interceptions in the first quarter however he finished the game 342 yards and two touchdown passes and also rushed for 60 yards. McSorley was named offensive MVP for the Nittany Lions.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Fiesta Bowl – Washington vs Penn State Box Score, December 30, 2017 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2017-12-30-penn-state.html |access-date=March 3, 2019 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>


After the season, it was speculated whether McSorley would declare for the ]. After the bowl game, McSorley announced he was returning to Penn State for his senior season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Staples |first=Andy |date=February 21, 2018 |title=How good will Trace McSorley and Penn State be without Saquon Barkley |url=https://www.si.com/college-football/2018/02/21/trace-mcsorley-tim-brewster-clay-helton-mailbag |access-date=February 25, 2018 |website=SI.com}}</ref> After the season, it was speculated whether McSorley would declare for the ]. After the bowl game, McSorley announced he was returning to Penn State for his senior season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Staples |first=Andy |date=February 21, 2018 |title=How good will Trace McSorley and Penn State be without Saquon Barkley |url=https://www.si.com/college-football/2018/02/21/trace-mcsorley-tim-brewster-clay-helton-mailbag |access-date=February 25, 2018 |website=SI.com}}</ref>


=== 2018 season === === 2018 season ===
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**Most single-season total yards – 3979 yds (as of December 2016)<ref name="Mentor">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Richard |date=December 1, 2016 |title=How Penn State uses its QB in one of the nation's most creative offenses |url=https://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2016/12/1/12907200/trace-mcsorley-penn-state-quarterback#simple-play-action-here |access-date=December 9, 2016 |newspaper=SBNation.com}}</ref> **Most single-season total yards – 3979 yds (as of December 2016)<ref name="Mentor">{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Richard |date=December 1, 2016 |title=How Penn State uses its QB in one of the nation's most creative offenses |url=https://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2016/12/1/12907200/trace-mcsorley-penn-state-quarterback#simple-play-action-here |access-date=December 9, 2016 |newspaper=SBNation.com}}</ref>
**Most single-season passing touchdowns – 29 (as of December 2016)<ref>{{Cite web |last=deCourcy |first=Michael |date=December 3, 2016 |title=McSorley breaks Penn State single-season passing yards, TD records |url=https://www.thescore.com/ncaaf/news/1173722 |access-date=October 29, 2022 |website=theScore.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Flounders |first=Bob |date=June 5, 2017 |title=Penn State's Trace McSorley and the record book: What records are in reach for the quarterback? |url=https://www.pennlive.com/pennstatefootball/2017/06/penn_states_trace_mcsorley_and.html |access-date=October 29, 2022 |website=pennlive |language=en}}</ref> **Most single-season passing touchdowns – 29 (as of December 2016)<ref>{{Cite web |last=deCourcy |first=Michael |date=December 3, 2016 |title=McSorley breaks Penn State single-season passing yards, TD records |url=https://www.thescore.com/ncaaf/news/1173722 |access-date=October 29, 2022 |website=theScore.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Flounders |first=Bob |date=June 5, 2017 |title=Penn State's Trace McSorley and the record book: What records are in reach for the quarterback? |url=https://www.pennlive.com/pennstatefootball/2017/06/penn_states_trace_mcsorley_and.html |access-date=October 29, 2022 |website=pennlive |language=en}}</ref>
**Most single-season 300-yard passing games – 5 (as of December 2016)<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wogenrich |first=Mark |date=December 4, 2016 |title=Aching early, Penn State's Trace McSorley responds once more to make Big Ten history |url=http://www.mcall.com/sports/college/psu/mc-penn-state-football-trace-mcsorley-big-ten-20161204-story.html |access-date=December 9, 2016 |website=Morning Call}}</ref> **Most single-season 300-yard passing games – 5 (as of December 2016)<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wogenrich |first=Mark |date=December 4, 2016 |title=Aching early, Penn State's Trace McSorley responds once more to make Big Ten history |url=http://www.mcall.com/sports/college/psu/mc-penn-state-football-trace-mcsorley-big-ten-20161204-story.html |access-date=December 9, 2016 |website=Morning Call |archive-date=December 21, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161221032559/http://www.mcall.com/sports/college/psu/mc-penn-state-football-trace-mcsorley-big-ten-20161204-story.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>
**Most consecutive games with touchdown pass – 27<ref>{{Cite web |last=Scarcella |first=Rich |date=December 4, 2016 |title=Penn State vs. Wisconsin: highlights and lowlights |url=http://www.readingeagle.com/sports/article/penn-state-vs-wisconsin-highlights-and-lowlights&template=mobileart |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190307000712/https://www.readingeagle.com/sports/article/penn-state-vs-wisconsin-highlights-and-lowlights |archive-date=March 7, 2019 |access-date=December 9, 2016 |website=www.readingeagle.com}}</ref> **Most consecutive games with touchdown pass – 27<ref>{{Cite web |last=Scarcella |first=Rich |date=December 4, 2016 |title=Penn State vs. Wisconsin: highlights and lowlights |url=http://www.readingeagle.com/sports/article/penn-state-vs-wisconsin-highlights-and-lowlights&template=mobileart |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190307000712/https://www.readingeagle.com/sports/article/penn-state-vs-wisconsin-highlights-and-lowlights |archive-date=March 7, 2019 |access-date=December 9, 2016 |website=www.readingeagle.com}}</ref>
**Most total offensive yards in a single game – 461 (as of September 2018) **Most total offensive yards in a single game – 461 (as of September 2018)
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== Professional career == == Professional career ==
===Pre-draft=== ===Pre-draft===
] (middle) and ] (right) in 2018]]
McSorley was automatically eligible for the ] as he was a graduating senior. McSorley was automatically eligible for the ] as he was a graduating senior.


At the ], McSorley posted a quarterback-best 4.57-second ], a vertical jump of 33 inches, as well as a 115-inch broad jump. NFL insider ] reported that some teams asked McSorley to perform workouts with defensive backs, which he declined.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kaye |first=Mike |date=March 4, 2019 |title=NFL Combine 2019: Penn State QB Trace McSorley to WR? Saints' Sean Payton makes intriguing projection |url=https://www.nj.com/eagles/2019/03/nfl-combine-penn-state-qb-trace-mcsorley-to-wr-saints-sean-payton-makes-intriguing-projection.html |access-date=June 28, 2020 |website=NJ.com |language=en}}</ref> At the ], McSorley posted a quarterback-best 4.57-second ], a vertical jump of 33 inches, as well as a 115-inch broad jump. NFL insider ] reported that some teams asked McSorley to perform workouts with defensive backs, which he declined.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kaye |first=Mike |date=March 4, 2019 |title=NFL Combine 2019: Penn State QB Trace McSorley to WR? Saints' Sean Payton makes intriguing projection |url=https://www.nj.com/eagles/2019/03/nfl-combine-penn-state-qb-trace-mcsorley-to-wr-saints-sean-payton-makes-intriguing-projection.html |access-date=June 28, 2020 |website=NJ.com |language=en}}</ref>


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===Baltimore Ravens=== ===Baltimore Ravens===
====2019 season==== ====2019 season====
McSorley was drafted by the ] in the sixth round with the 197th overall pick in the ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Downing |first=Garrett |date=April 27, 2019 |title=Sixth Round (197): Ravens Select QB Trace McSorley |url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/sixth-round-197-ravens-select-qb-trace-mcsorley |access-date=October 29, 2022 |website=BaltimoreRavens.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=2019 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2019/draft.htm |access-date=October 29, 2022 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> McSorley was drafted by the ] in the sixth round with the 197th overall pick in the ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Downing |first=Garrett |date=April 27, 2019 |title=Sixth Round (197): Ravens Select QB Trace McSorley |url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/sixth-round-197-ravens-select-qb-trace-mcsorley |access-date=October 29, 2022 |website=BaltimoreRavens.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=2019 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2019/draft.htm |access-date=October 29, 2022 |website=] |language=en}}</ref>


McSorley was the third-string quarterback behind ] and ] and did not make his debut until Week 17 of the 2019 season against the ]. His sole snap was a quarterback draw which went for one yard. The Ravens won 28–10.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pittsburgh Steelers at Baltimore Ravens – December 29th, 2019 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201912290rav.htm |access-date=December 3, 2020 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> McSorley was the third-string quarterback behind ] and ] and made his debut in Week 17 of the 2019 season against the ]. His sole snap was a quarterback draw which went for one yard. The Ravens won 28–10.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pittsburgh Steelers at Baltimore Ravens – December 29th, 2019 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201912290rav.htm |access-date=December 3, 2020 |website=] |language=en}}</ref>


====2020 season==== ====2020 season====
McSorley remained the third-string quarterback heading into the ]. He was placed on the reserve/] list by the team on November 20, 2020,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Matthew |date=November 20, 2020 |title=Ravens place QB Trace McSorley on Reserve/COVID-19 list |url=https://ravenswire.usatoday.com/2020/11/20/ravens-place-qb-trace-mcsorley-on-reserve-covid-19-list/ |access-date=December 26, 2020 |website=USAToday.com}}</ref> and activated on December 1.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kasinitz |first=Aaron |date=December 1, 2020 |title=Baltimore Ravens activate Trace McSorley, Brandon Williams and 2 others from COVID list |url=https://www.pennlive.com/baltimore-ravens/2020/12/baltimore-ravens-activate-trace-mcsorley-brandon-williams-and-2-others-from-covid-list.html |access-date=December 26, 2020 |website=PennLive.com}}</ref> On December 2, 2020, McSorley came in during the fourth quarter of a rare Wednesday afternoon game against the Steelers after backup Griffin left the game with a hamstring injury.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Brown |first=Clifton |date=December 2, 2020 |title=Robert Griffin III, Trace McSorley Battle Through Tough Assignment |url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/robert-griffin-iii-trace-mcsorley-battle-through-tough-assignment |access-date=December 3, 2020 |website=www.baltimoreravens.com}}</ref> McSorley completed two out of six attempts for 77 yards and his first career touchdown, which was a 70-yard pass to ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sullivan |first=Tyler |date=December 2, 2020 |title=Ravens' Trace McSorley takes over for Robert Griffin III, throws 70-yard touchdown to Marquise Brown |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/ravens-trace-mcsorley-takes-over-for-robert-griffin-iii-throws-70-yard-touchdown-to-marquise-brown/ |access-date=December 3, 2020 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}</ref> He also carried the ball three times for 16 yards, including a seven-yard run for a fourth-down conversion. However, the Ravens lost 19–14.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Baltimore Ravens at Pittsburgh Steelers – December 2nd, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202012020pit.htm |access-date=December 3, 2020 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> McSorley played two games later against the ] when starting quarterback Lamar Jackson suffered cramps and was pulled from the game in the third quarter. McSorley completed one of four passes for 13 yards and rushed twice for one yard. However, he suffered a left knee sprain on a quarterback draw and had to be pulled from the game in favor of a recovered Jackson.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hensley |first=Jamison |date=December 15, 2020 |title=Ravens QB McSorley goes on IR with knee sprain |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30524496/source-baltimore-ravens-qb-trace-mcsorley-knee-sprain |access-date=December 15, 2020 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref> The Ravens came back and won the game 47–42.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 14, 2020 |title=Ravens' Trace McSorley: Goes down with knee injury |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/ravens-trace-mcsorley-goes-down-with-knee-injury/ |access-date=December 15, 2020 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}</ref> McSorley was placed on injured reserve the following day, causing him to miss the remainder of the regular season.<ref name="ir">{{Cite web |last=Brown |first=Clifton |date=December 15, 2020 |title=Trace McSorley Placed on Injured Reserve |url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/trace-mcsorley-placed-on-injured-reserve |access-date=December 15, 2020 |website=www.baltimoreravens.com |language=en-US}}</ref> McSorley remained the third-string quarterback heading into the ]. He was placed on the reserve/] list by the team on November 20, 2020,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Matthew |date=November 20, 2020 |title=Ravens place QB Trace McSorley on Reserve/COVID-19 list |url=https://ravenswire.usatoday.com/2020/11/20/ravens-place-qb-trace-mcsorley-on-reserve-covid-19-list/ |access-date=December 26, 2020 |website=USAToday.com}}</ref> and activated on December 1.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kasinitz |first=Aaron |date=December 1, 2020 |title=Baltimore Ravens activate Trace McSorley, Brandon Williams and 2 others from COVID list |url=https://www.pennlive.com/baltimore-ravens/2020/12/baltimore-ravens-activate-trace-mcsorley-brandon-williams-and-2-others-from-covid-list.html |access-date=December 26, 2020 |website=PennLive.com}}</ref> On December 2, 2020, McSorley came in during the fourth quarter of a rare Wednesday afternoon game against the Steelers after backup Griffin left the game with a hamstring injury.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Brown |first=Clifton |date=December 2, 2020 |title=Robert Griffin III, Trace McSorley Battle Through Tough Assignment |url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/robert-griffin-iii-trace-mcsorley-battle-through-tough-assignment |access-date=December 3, 2020 |website=www.baltimoreravens.com}}</ref> McSorley completed two out of six attempts for 77 yards and his first career touchdown, which was a 70-yard pass to ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sullivan |first=Tyler |date=December 2, 2020 |title=Ravens' Trace McSorley takes over for Robert Griffin III, throws 70-yard touchdown to Marquise Brown |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/ravens-trace-mcsorley-takes-over-for-robert-griffin-iii-throws-70-yard-touchdown-to-marquise-brown/ |access-date=December 3, 2020 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}</ref> He also carried the ball three times for 16 yards, including a seven-yard run for a fourth-down conversion. However, the Ravens lost 19–14.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Baltimore Ravens at Pittsburgh Steelers – December 2nd, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202012020pit.htm |access-date=December 3, 2020 |website=] |language=en}}</ref> McSorley played two games later against the ] when starting quarterback Lamar Jackson suffered cramps and was pulled from the game in the third quarter. McSorley completed one of four passes for 13 yards and rushed twice for one yard. However, he suffered a left knee sprain on a quarterback draw and had to be pulled from the game in favor of a recovered Jackson.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hensley |first=Jamison |date=December 15, 2020 |title=Ravens QB McSorley goes on IR with knee sprain |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30524496/source-baltimore-ravens-qb-trace-mcsorley-knee-sprain |access-date=December 15, 2020 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref> The Ravens came back and won the game 47–42.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 14, 2020 |title=Ravens' Trace McSorley: Goes down with knee injury |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/ravens-trace-mcsorley-goes-down-with-knee-injury/ |access-date=December 15, 2020 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}</ref> McSorley was placed on injured reserve the following day, causing him to miss the remainder of the regular season.<ref name="ir">{{Cite web |last=Brown |first=Clifton |date=December 15, 2020 |title=Trace McSorley Placed on Injured Reserve |url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/trace-mcsorley-placed-on-injured-reserve |access-date=December 15, 2020 |website=www.baltimoreravens.com |language=en-US}}</ref>


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====2022 season==== ====2022 season====
On August 30, 2022, McSorley was waived by the Cardinals and signed to the practice squad the next day.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Urban |first=Darren |date=August 30, 2022 |title=Cardinals Make Final Cutdown To Get To Initial 53-Man Roster |url=https://www.azcardinals.com/news/arizona-cardinals-make-final-cuts-to-get-to-53-man-roster |access-date=October 29, 2022 |website=AZCardinals.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Urban |first=Darren |date=August 31, 2022 |title=Cardinals Re-Sign 11 To Practice Squad |url=https://www.azcardinals.com/news/cardinals-re-sign-11-to-practice-squad |access-date=October 29, 2022 |website=AZCardinals.com}}</ref> On September 7, he was promoted to the active roster.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Urban |first=Darren |date=September 7, 2022 |title=Colt McCoy Placed On IR; Cardinals Promote Trace McSorley On August 30, 2022, McSorley was waived by the Cardinals and signed to the practice squad the next day.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Urban |first=Darren |date=August 30, 2022 |title=Cardinals Make Final Cutdown To Get To Initial 53-Man Roster |url=https://www.azcardinals.com/news/arizona-cardinals-make-final-cuts-to-get-to-53-man-roster |access-date=October 29, 2022 |website=AZCardinals.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Urban |first=Darren |date=August 31, 2022 |title=Cardinals Re-Sign 11 To Practice Squad |url=https://www.azcardinals.com/news/cardinals-re-sign-11-to-practice-squad |access-date=October 29, 2022 |website=AZCardinals.com}}</ref> On September 7, he was promoted to the active roster.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Urban |first=Darren |date=September 7, 2022 |title=Colt McCoy Placed On IR; Cardinals Promote Trace McSorley |url=https://www.azcardinals.com/news/colt-mccoy-placed-on-ir-cardinals-promote-trace-mcsorley |access-date=October 29, 2022 |website=AZCardinals.com}}</ref> On December 21, after starter ] tore his ACL in Week 14 and backup ] suffered a head injury against the ] in Week 15, McSorley was named the starter for the Cardinals in Week 16 matchup against the ].<ref>{{cite web |title=From Third-String To First Start, Trace McSorley Up For Cardinals |url=https://www.azcardinals.com/news/from-third-string-to-first-start-trace-mcsorley-up-for-cardinals |website=www.azcardinals.com |access-date=December 26, 2022}}</ref> Passing 24-for-45 with one interception, McSorley netted 217 yards in the Cardinals' 19-16 loss in overtime.<ref name="2022 week 16">{{cite web |title=Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Arizona Cardinals |url=https://www.nfl.com/games/buccaneers-at-cardinals-2022-reg-16 |website=] |access-date=March 29, 2023}}</ref> Prior to the Week 17 match-up against the ] he was benched in favor of ].<ref name="2022 benching">{{cite magazine |last1=Druin |first1=Donnie |title=Meet New Cardinals Starting QB David Blough |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/cardinals/analysis/meet-new-arizona-cardinals-starting-quarterback-david-blough |magazine=] |access-date=March 29, 2023}}</ref>
|url=https://www.azcardinals.com/news/colt-mccoy-placed-on-ir-cardinals-promote-trace-mcsorley |access-date=October 29, 2022 |website=AZCardinals.com}}</ref> On December 21, after starter ] tore his ACL in Week 14 and backup ] suffered a head injury against the ] in Week 15, McSorley was named the starter for the Cardinals in Week 16 matchup against the ].<ref>{{cite web |title=From Third-String To First Start, Trace McSorley Up For Cardinals |url=https://www.azcardinals.com/news/from-third-string-to-first-start-trace-mcsorley-up-for-cardinals |website=www.azcardinals.com |access-date=26 December 2022}}</ref> Passing 24-for-45 with one interception, McSorley netted 217 yards in the Cardinals' 19-16 loss in overtime. <ref name="2022 week 16">{{cite web |title=Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Arizona Cardinals |url=https://www.nfl.com/games/buccaneers-at-cardinals-2022-reg-16 |website=] |access-date=29 March 2023}}</ref> Prior to the Week 17 match-up against the ] he was benched in favor of ].<ref name="2022 benching">{{cite magazine |last1=Druin |first1=Donnie |title=Meet New Cardinals Starting QB David Blough |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/cardinals/analysis/meet-new-arizona-cardinals-starting-quarterback-david-blough |magazine=] |access-date=29 March 2023}}</ref>


===New England Patriots=== ===New England Patriots===
On April 13, 2023, McSorley signed a one-year deal with the ].<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 13, 2023 |title=The Patriots have signed QB Trace McSorley. |url=https://twitter.com/FieldYates/status/1646611267010822157 |access-date=April 13, 2023 |website=Twitter}}</ref> He was released on August 28, 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Patriots Release QB Trace McSorley and P Corliss Waitman |url=https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-release-qb-trace-mcsorley-and-p-corliss-waitman |access-date=2023-08-28 |website=Patriots.com |language=en-US}}</ref> On April 13, 2023, McSorley signed a one-year deal with the ].<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 13, 2023 |title=The Patriots have signed QB Trace McSorley. |url=https://twitter.com/FieldYates/status/1646611267010822157 |access-date=April 13, 2023 |website=Twitter}}</ref> He was released on August 28, 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Patriots Release QB Trace McSorley and P Corliss Waitman |url=https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-release-qb-trace-mcsorley-and-p-corliss-waitman |access-date=August 28, 2023 |website=Patriots.com |language=en-US}}</ref>


===Chicago Bears=== ===Chicago Bears===
On October 17, 2023, the ] signed McSorley to their practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bears sign quarterback to practice squad amid Justin Fields' injury|url=https://www.nbcsportschicago.com/nfl/chicago-bears/bears-news/bears-sign-quarterback-to-practice-squad-amid-justin-fields-injury-reports/513345/|work=NBC Sports Chicago|date=October 17, 2023}}</ref> He was released on November 21.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Williams |first1=Charean |title=Bears cut Trace McSorley from practice squad |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/bears-cut-trace-mcsorley-from-practice-squad |website=NBC Sports |date=November 22, 2023 |access-date=22 November 2023}}</ref> On October 17, 2023, the ] signed McSorley to their practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bears sign quarterback to practice squad amid Justin Fields' injury|url=https://www.nbcsportschicago.com/nfl/chicago-bears/bears-news/bears-sign-quarterback-to-practice-squad-amid-justin-fields-injury-reports/513345/|work=NBC Sports Chicago|date=October 17, 2023}}</ref> He was released on November 21.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Williams |first1=Charean |title=Bears cut Trace McSorley from practice squad |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/bears-cut-trace-mcsorley-from-practice-squad |website=NBC Sports |date=November 22, 2023 |access-date=November 22, 2023}}</ref>


===Pittsburgh Steelers=== ===Pittsburgh Steelers===
On December 4, 2023, the Steelers signed McSorley to their practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|title=Steelers sign McSorley to practice squad|url=https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-sign-mcsorley-to-practice-squad|website=Steelers.com|date=December 4, 2023}}</ref> On December 4, 2023, the Steelers signed McSorley to their practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|title=Steelers sign McSorley to practice squad|url=https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-sign-mcsorley-to-practice-squad|website=Steelers.com|date=December 4, 2023}}</ref> He was released on January 10, 2024.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Williams |first1=Charean |title=Steelers cut Trace McSorley from practice squad |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/steelers-cut-trace-mcsorley-from-practice-squad |website=NBC Sports |access-date=January 10, 2024}}</ref>

===Washington Commanders===
On August 14, 2024, McSorley signed with the ].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Manning |first1=Bryan |title=Commanders are signing quarterback Trace McSorley |url=https://commanderswire.usatoday.com/2024/08/14/commanders-are-signing-quarterback-trace-mcsorley-sam-hartman/ |website=Commanders Wire |access-date=14 August 2024}}</ref> He was released on August 27, 2024.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Selby |first1=Zach |title=Commanders release 34 players; place 3 on IR, 1 on PUP list |url=https://www.commanders.com/news/commanders-release-34-players-place-3-on-ir-1-on-pup-list |website=Commanders.com |access-date=28 August 2024}}</ref>


==NFL career statistics== ==NFL career statistics==
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==In popular culture==
=== Social media ===
In early October 2020, McSorley was the subject of a viral trend on the app ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Porterfield |first=Andrew |date=October 16, 2020 |title=How a song about former Penn State quarterback Trace McSorley became a TikTok hit |url=https://www.collegian.psu.edu/football/article_b1e50c6c-0f44-11eb-acd7-2baed5ccc0ad.html |access-date=October 19, 2020 |website=The Daily Collegian |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Calvert |first=Cassie |date=October 10, 2020 |title=SociaLight: How Trace McSorley Went Viral on TikTok |url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/socialight-how-trace-mcsorley-went-viral-on-tiktok |access-date=November 5, 2020 |website=Baltimore Ravens}}</ref> The original video, created by the user "@sorley_yt," has been reused in over 4,000 videos, including the official ] account. The song featured in the video, ''Trace McSorley'' by Matty Fresh, was originally uploaded on August 9, 2018, and has amassed over 7.5 million views on YouTube.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 9, 2018 |title=Trace McSorley (Official Song) – Matty Fresh |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxINksuELmM |access-date=January 4, 2020 |website=YouTube}}</ref>


== Personal life == == Personal life ==
Trace is the son of Rick and Andrea McSorley, and he has one younger sister, Micaela. His father played football at the ] and an uncle, Jeff McSorley, played football at ]. He enjoys playing organized and pick-up sports and video games. McSorley graduated from ] in May 2018 with a degree in accounting and is working on a second degree in journalism.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Trace McSorley biography |url=https://gopsusports.com/sports/football/roster/trace-mcsorley/1376 |access-date=October 5, 2018 |website=Penn State Nittany Lions}}</ref> Trace is the son of Rick and Andrea McSorley, and he has one younger sister, Micaela. His father played football at the ] and an uncle, Jeff McSorley, played football at ]. He enjoys playing organized and pick-up sports and video games. McSorley graduated from Penn State in May 2018 with a degree in accounting and is working on a second degree in journalism.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Trace McSorley biography |url=https://gopsusports.com/sports/football/roster/trace-mcsorley/1376 |access-date=October 5, 2018 |website=Penn State Nittany Lions}}</ref> In October 2020, McSorley was the subject of a viral trend on the app ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Porterfield |first=Andrew |date=October 16, 2020 |title=How a song about former Penn State quarterback Trace McSorley became a TikTok hit |url=https://www.collegian.psu.edu/football/article_b1e50c6c-0f44-11eb-acd7-2baed5ccc0ad.html |access-date=October 19, 2020 |website=The Daily Collegian |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Calvert |first=Cassie |date=October 10, 2020 |title=SociaLight: How Trace McSorley Went Viral on TikTok |url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/socialight-how-trace-mcsorley-went-viral-on-tiktok |access-date=November 5, 2020 |website=Baltimore Ravens}}</ref> The song featured in the video, ''Trace McSorley'' by Matty Fresh, was originally uploaded in August 2018.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 9, 2018 |title=Trace McSorley (Official Song) – Matty Fresh |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxINksuELmM |access-date=January 4, 2020 |website=YouTube}}</ref>


McSorley is a ].<ref name="tat">{{Cite web |last=Poorman |first=Mike |date=August 25, 2016 |title=The Meaning Behind Trace McSorley's Tattoo …and 9 Other Signs of Faith In Penn State's Starting Quarterback |url=http://www.statecollege.com/news/columns/the-meaning-behind-trace-mcsorleys-tattoo-and-9-other-signs-of-faith-in-penn-states-starting-quarterback,1468911/ |access-date=December 3, 2020 |website=www.statecollege.com |archive-date=August 7, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807213632/http://www.statecollege.com/news/columns/the-meaning-behind-trace-mcsorleys-tattoo-and-9-other-signs-of-faith-in-penn-states-starting-quarterback,1468911/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> McSorley has a ] on his left ] consisting of a cross with the ] verses Philippians 4:13 and Psalms 23:4. He has said that the message behind the tattoo is "always pulling me in the right direction" and keeps him grounded and true to his roots.<ref name="tat" /> McSorley is a ].<ref name="tat">{{Cite web |last=Poorman |first=Mike |date=August 25, 2016 |title=The Meaning Behind Trace McSorley's Tattoo …and 9 Other Signs of Faith In Penn State's Starting Quarterback |url=http://www.statecollege.com/news/columns/the-meaning-behind-trace-mcsorleys-tattoo-and-9-other-signs-of-faith-in-penn-states-starting-quarterback,1468911/ |access-date=December 3, 2020 |website=www.statecollege.com |archive-date=August 7, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807213632/http://www.statecollege.com/news/columns/the-meaning-behind-trace-mcsorleys-tattoo-and-9-other-signs-of-faith-in-penn-states-starting-quarterback,1468911/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> McSorley has a ] on his left ] consisting of a cross with the ] verses Philippians 4:13 and Psalms 23:4. He has said that the message behind the tattoo is "always pulling me in the right direction" and keeps him grounded and true to his roots.<ref name="tat" />


He married Kasey Morano, his longtime girlfriend whom he met at Penn State, on March 25, 2023 in Philadelphia.<ref>{{cite web |title=Arizona Cardinals' Trace McSorley Is Married! Inside the 'Romantic Fairytale' Wedding in Philadelphia |url=https://people.com/sports/arizona-cardinals-trace-mcsorley-married-in-fairytale-wedding-in-philadelphia/ |website=People |access-date=14 July 2023}}</ref> He married Kasey Morano, his longtime girlfriend whom he met at Penn State, on March 25, 2023, in Philadelphia.<ref name="f639">{{cite web | last=Strohm | first=Emily | title=Arizona Cardinals' Trace McSorley Is Married! Inside the 'Romantic Fairytale' Wedding in Philadelphia | website=People.com | date=2023-03-28 | url=https://people.com/sports/arizona-cardinals-trace-mcsorley-married-in-fairytale-wedding-in-philadelphia/ | access-date=2025-01-03}}</ref>


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American football player (born 1995)

American football player
Trace McSorley
refer to captionMcSorley in 2019
Personal information
Born: (1995-08-23) August 23, 1995 (age 29)
Ashburn, Virginia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:201 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school:Briar Woods (Ashburn)
College:Penn State (2014–2018)
Position:Quarterback
NFL draft:2019 / round: 6 / pick: 197
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
TD–INT:1–5
Passing yards:502
Completion percentage:51.6%
Passer rating:48.8
Rushing yards:79
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Richard Thomas "Trace" McSorley III (born August 23, 1995) is an American professional football quarterback who is a free agent. He played college football for the Penn State Nittany Lions, where he holds school records in single-season passing yards and touchdowns and career total yards. McSorley was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the sixth round of the 2019 NFL draft.

Early years

McSorley attended Briar Woods High School in Ashburn, Virginia from 2010 to 2014. He played high school football and started as a freshman. In his freshman year, he led the team to a 13–2 record and a state championship. Two seasons later in his junior year, he led the team to a 15–0 record and its third consecutive state title. He was named First-team All-State by the Virginia Coaches Association and Virginia Preps. As a junior, he was awarded All-Dulles District First Team; Dulles District Offensive Player of the Year; and Second-team All-Region quarterback.

College recruiting information
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight 40 Commit date
Trace McSorley
QB 		Ashburn, VA Briar Woods HS 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 212 lb (96 kg) 4.53 Jan 20, 2014 
Star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN grade: 79
Overall recruiting rankings:
  • ‡ Refers to 40 yard dash
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height, weight and 40 time.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

College career

2015 season

During McSorley's redshirt freshman year, he appeared in a total of six games, five of them when the game was in hand and McSorley was only in for a few plays. In the 2016 TaxSlayer Bowl against the Georgia Bulldogs, after starter Christian Hackenberg went out with an injury, McSorley was brought in with Penn State down 24–3. He nearly led a comeback, finishing the game 14 for 27 with 142 yards and two touchdowns, but Penn State fell short 24–17.

2016 season

With the early departure of quarterback Christian Hackenberg, who was drafted in the 2016 NFL draft by the New York Jets, McSorley and redshirt freshman Tommy Stevens competed for the job. On McSorley's birthday, August 23, 2016, head coach James Franklin announced that McSorley would be the starter. In his first start on September 3, against the Kent State Golden Flashes, he went 16 of 31 for 209 yards and two touchdowns in a 33–13 win. In McSorley's second game, he threw for 332 yards and a score in the loss at Pitt. Later in the season when the Nittany Lions played Minnesota, McSorley put up career high yardage numbers when he threw for 335 yards in a 29–26 OT win.

On October 22, 2016, Penn State and McSorley played Big Ten rival Ohio State. McSorley struggled with accurately throwing the ball, completing 8 of 23 passes for 153 yards. However, he scored two touchdowns, one passing and one rushing, en route to a stunning upset of #2 Ohio State by unranked Penn State. The win gave PSU a #24 ranking in the AP Poll, PSU's first ranking in the top 25 since the 2011 season. The next week at Purdue, McSorley completed 12 of 23 passing for 228 yards, three touchdowns, and no interceptions. The Nittany Lions won in a 62–24 rout and cemented their place in the AP Top-25 with a #20 ranking.

On November 1, 2016, Penn State was named #12 in the first official College Football Playoff rankings of the season.

On November 26, against rival Michigan State, McSorley threw for a career-high 376 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions. He went 17 of 23 with a completion percentage of 73%, and led Penn State to the 45–12 win, earning a berth to the Big Ten Championship game against Wisconsin. On November 30, 2016, McSorley was named Second Team All-Big Ten by the coaches and media. With a third quarter completion to DaeSean Hamilton, McSorley broke the Penn State single-season record for passing yards. The sophomore started the night fourth on the single-season list, but passed Christian Hackenberg, Daryll Clark and Matt McGloin’s to retain the top spot. McSorley finished the game with 384 yards, 22 of 31 passing, and four touchdowns in an MVP, Big Ten Championship winning performance.

"Trace has been dynamic all year long," head coach James Franklin said after the game. "I'm really proud of him, you know, his attitude, his demeanor, the type of teammate he is, the type of leader he is. Obviously he made plays tonight."

McSorley led the Nittany Lions back from a 28–7 deficit and broke the Big Ten Championship Game record for passing yards, set by Michigan State’s Connor Cook back in 2013, and touchdowns. His 364 total yards was also a championship game record.

On December 5, 2016, it was revealed that McSorley was on multiple Heisman ballots, some even as high as two, just behind Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson. McSorley became the first Nittany Lion to be on a Heisman ballot in over ten years.

After the Big Ten Championship game, McSorley ranked third in FBS in passing yard on throws over 20 yards with 1,491.

In the 2017 Rose Bowl, McSorley went 18 for 29 with 254 yards and four touchdowns and three interceptions. He also rushed for 13 yards in a 49–52 loss to the USC Trojans.

2017 season

McSorley vs Pitt in 2017.

McSorley and the Nittany Lions entered the 2017 season ranked sixth by the AP Poll. In the Nittany Lions’ season opener McSorley passed for 280 yards and two touchdowns in a 52–0 rout over Akron. He helped lead the team to a remarkable 7–0 start (with a 3–0 mark in conference play), outscoring opponents by a combined 213 points over that span. Through the first seven games McSorley had passed for 1,879 yards and thrown 14 touchdowns passes.

Bolstered by that strong start, the Lions were ranked #2 in the country coming into a rivalry match at #6 Ohio State. In the primetime matchup, McSorley threw for 192 yards, two touchdowns and zero interceptions. He also rushed for 49 yards and another touchdown. However, a 19-point fourth quarter by the Buckeyes propelled them to a 39–38 comeback win, ending a potential perfect season for the Nittany Lions.

The next week against the Michigan State Spartans, McSorley threw for a season-high 381 yards and three touchdowns. However, after a 3 and a half hour delay due to weather the Nittany Lions were upset by the Spartans on a game winning field goal 27–24. The Nittany Lions and McSorley responded to the two-game losing streak however. The team finished the regular season 3–0 and McSorley threw for 776 yards and seven touchdowns with no interceptions in his final three contests.

The 10–2 Nittany Lions faced the 10–2 Washington Huskies in the 2017 Fiesta Bowl. McSorley struggled early and threw two interceptions in the first quarter however he finished the game 342 yards and two touchdown passes and also rushed for 60 yards. McSorley was named offensive MVP for the Nittany Lions.

After the season, it was speculated whether McSorley would declare for the 2018 NFL draft. After the bowl game, McSorley announced he was returning to Penn State for his senior season.

2018 season

McSorley helped lead the Nittany Lions to a 4–0 start. In that stretch was a game against Kent State, where he passed for two touchdowns and ran for three touchdowns. In the next game, a 27–26 loss to Ohio State, he had 286 passing yards, two passing touchdowns, and 25 carries for 175 rushing yards. After a loss to Michigan State in the next game, he had 220 passing yards, 107 rushing yards, and two rushing touchdowns in a victory over Indiana. After a victory over Iowa and a loss to Michigan, he helped lead the Nittany Lions to three consecutive wins over Wisconsin, Rutgers, and Maryland to close out the regular season. The Nittany Lions qualified for the Citrus Bowl, where they lost 27–24 to Kentucky. McSorley finished his final season with 2,530 passing yards, 18 passing touchdowns, and seven interceptions to go with 798 rushing yards and 12 rushing touchdowns.

Statistics

Penn State Nittany Lions
Season Games Passing Rushing
GP GS Record Cmp Att Pct Yds Avg Lng TD Int Rtg Att Yds Avg Lng TD
2014 0 0 — Redshirted Redshirted
2015 6 0 — 20 40 50.0 185 9.3 21 2 0 105.4 13 43 3.3 14 0
2016 14 14 11–3 224 387 57.9 3,614 16.1 80 29 8 156.6 146 365 2.5 26 7
2017 13 13 11–2 284 427 66.5 3,570 12.6 85 28 10 162.4 144 491 3.4 36 11
2018 13 13 9–4 192 361 53.2 2,530 13.2 93 18 7 124.6 170 798 4.7 51 12
Career 46 40 31–9 720 1,215 59.3 9,899 13.7 93 77 25 144.5 473 1,697 3.6 51 30

Honors and awards

Records

  • Penn State
    • Most single-season passing yards – 3,360 yds (as of December 2016)
    • Most single-season total yards – 3979 yds (as of December 2016)
    • Most single-season passing touchdowns – 29 (as of December 2016)
    • Most single-season 300-yard passing games – 5 (as of December 2016)
    • Most consecutive games with touchdown pass – 27
    • Most total offensive yards in a single game – 461 (as of September 2018)

Professional career

Pre-draft

McSorley (left) draft-prep training with Shim (middle) and Minshew (right) in 2018

McSorley was automatically eligible for the 2019 NFL draft as he was a graduating senior.

At the NFL Scouting Combine, McSorley posted a quarterback-best 4.57-second 40-yard dash, a vertical jump of 33 inches, as well as a 115-inch broad jump. NFL insider Adam Schefter reported that some teams asked McSorley to perform workouts with defensive backs, which he declined.

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Wonderlic
6 ft 0+1⁄8 in
(1.83 m) 		202 lb
(92 kg) 		31 in
(0.79 m) 		9+1⁄8 in
(0.23 m)		 4.57 s 1.62 s 2.68 s 4.12 s 7.09 s 33 in
(0.84 m)		 9 ft 7 in
(2.92 m)		 31
All values from NFL Combine

Baltimore Ravens

2019 season

McSorley was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the sixth round with the 197th overall pick in the 2019 NFL draft.

McSorley was the third-string quarterback behind Lamar Jackson and Robert Griffin III and made his debut in Week 17 of the 2019 season against the Pittsburgh Steelers. His sole snap was a quarterback draw which went for one yard. The Ravens won 28–10.

2020 season

McSorley remained the third-string quarterback heading into the 2020 season. He was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the team on November 20, 2020, and activated on December 1. On December 2, 2020, McSorley came in during the fourth quarter of a rare Wednesday afternoon game against the Steelers after backup Griffin left the game with a hamstring injury. McSorley completed two out of six attempts for 77 yards and his first career touchdown, which was a 70-yard pass to Marquise Brown. He also carried the ball three times for 16 yards, including a seven-yard run for a fourth-down conversion. However, the Ravens lost 19–14. McSorley played two games later against the Cleveland Browns when starting quarterback Lamar Jackson suffered cramps and was pulled from the game in the third quarter. McSorley completed one of four passes for 13 yards and rushed twice for one yard. However, he suffered a left knee sprain on a quarterback draw and had to be pulled from the game in favor of a recovered Jackson. The Ravens came back and won the game 47–42. McSorley was placed on injured reserve the following day, causing him to miss the remainder of the regular season.

2021 season

On August 31, 2021, McSorley was waived by the Ravens; however, he was re-signed to the practice squad the next day. On November 20, 2021, McSorley was activated to the Ravens' active roster, as Jackson was unable to play due to an illness, and backup quarterback Tyler Huntley had to act as the starter.

Arizona Cardinals

2021 season

On November 22, 2021, McSorley was signed off the Ravens practice squad by the Arizona Cardinals.

2022 season

On August 30, 2022, McSorley was waived by the Cardinals and signed to the practice squad the next day. On September 7, he was promoted to the active roster. On December 21, after starter Kyler Murray tore his ACL in Week 14 and backup Colt McCoy suffered a head injury against the Denver Broncos in Week 15, McSorley was named the starter for the Cardinals in Week 16 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Passing 24-for-45 with one interception, McSorley netted 217 yards in the Cardinals' 19-16 loss in overtime. Prior to the Week 17 match-up against the Atlanta Falcons he was benched in favor of David Blough.

New England Patriots

On April 13, 2023, McSorley signed a one-year deal with the New England Patriots. He was released on August 28, 2023.

Chicago Bears

On October 17, 2023, the Chicago Bears signed McSorley to their practice squad. He was released on November 21.

Pittsburgh Steelers

On December 4, 2023, the Steelers signed McSorley to their practice squad. He was released on January 10, 2024.

Washington Commanders

On August 14, 2024, McSorley signed with the Washington Commanders. He was released on August 27, 2024.

NFL career statistics

Year Team Games Passing Rushing Sacks Fumbles
GP GS Record Cmp Att Pct Yds Avg TD Int Rtg Att Yds Avg TD Sck SckY Fum Lost
2019 BAL 1 0 — 0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 1 1 1.0 0 0 0 0 0
2020 BAL 2 0 — 3 10 30.0 90 9.0 1 0 97.9 5 17 3.4 0 0 0 0 0
2021 ARI 0 0 — DNP
2022 ARI 6 1 0–1 45 83 54.2 412 5.0 0 5 42.8 15 61 4.1 0 3 27 2 2
Career 9 1 0–1 48 93 51.6 502 5.4 1 5 48.8 21 79 3.8 0 3 27 2 2

Personal life

Trace is the son of Rick and Andrea McSorley, and he has one younger sister, Micaela. His father played football at the University of Richmond and an uncle, Jeff McSorley, played football at Marshall University. He enjoys playing organized and pick-up sports and video games. McSorley graduated from Penn State in May 2018 with a degree in accounting and is working on a second degree in journalism. In October 2020, McSorley was the subject of a viral trend on the app TikTok. The song featured in the video, Trace McSorley by Matty Fresh, was originally uploaded in August 2018.

McSorley is a Christian. McSorley has a tattoo on his left biceps consisting of a cross with the Bible verses Philippians 4:13 and Psalms 23:4. He has said that the message behind the tattoo is "always pulling me in the right direction" and keeps him grounded and true to his roots.

He married Kasey Morano, his longtime girlfriend whom he met at Penn State, on March 25, 2023, in Philadelphia.

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