A transfer from Coastal Carolina who delivered a 100-yard pick-six in his lone season at Cincinnati, Matthew McDoom signed with the Ravens as an undrafted free agent.
Matthew McDoom used a graduate transfer season at Cincinnati to boost his draft stock after starring at Coastal Carolina, turning down Big 12 rivals to chase a shot at the NFL. He went unselected in the 2026 NFL Draft but signed with the Ravens as an undrafted free agent on a three-year contract.
Path to the league
McDoom, from Winter Garden, Florida, built his college career at Coastal Carolina before transferring to Cincinnati for his final season of eligibility, choosing the Bearcats over West Virginia and Oklahoma State. He signed with the Ravens as an undrafted free agent after the 2026 NFL Draft, agreeing to a three-year, $3.1 million contract.
Career highlights
As a senior at Coastal Carolina in 2024, McDoom earned All-Sun Belt honors after recording 36 tackles, three interceptions and 10 pass breakups, ranking among the national leaders in passes defended. He carried that form into his lone season at Cincinnati, starting every regular-season game.
2025 season recap
In his only season with the Bearcats, McDoom started all 13 games and totaled 50 tackles, including eight apiece against Iowa State, BYU and TCU. His signature moment came at Oklahoma State, where he returned an interception 100 yards for a touchdown, Cincinnati's top defensive play of the season.
Sources
- ESPN: Matthew McDoom
- ESPN: Matthew McDoom career stats
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Cornerback
- Group
- defense
- College
- Cincinnati
- Hometown
- Winter Garden, FL, USA
- Age
- 23
- Status
- active
