Sincere McCormick: A Deep Dive into College Enrollment Statistics and Football Career

Introduction

Sincere McCormick, a prominent figure in UTSA football history, has garnered significant attention for his achievements on the field. This article delves into his college enrollment statistics and explores his remarkable journey from a high school prospect to a key player for the Roadrunners and beyond.

Early Life and High School Career

Born on September 10, 2000, in Long Beach, California, Sincere McCormick's football journey began at Converse Judson High School under the guidance of coach Sean McAuliffe. Over his high school career, he amassed impressive statistics, rushing for 3,407 yards and 43 touchdowns.

Senior Year Success

As a senior, McCormick earned first-team All-District 26-6A honors, showcasing his exceptional talent. He recorded 1,489 rushing yards and 22 touchdowns on 145 carries, averaging 10.3 yards per rush and 106.4 yards per game. Additionally, he contributed 235 receiving yards and a touchdown on 11 receptions. His performance played a crucial role in Judson's 13-1 record, a district championship, and a quarterfinal appearance in the Class 6A Division I playoffs. During his final season, he surpassed 100 rushing yards in eight games, including a standout performance of 178 yards on just 10 carries in the area-round victory over Reagan.

Earlier Achievements

In 2017, McCormick was named the District 27-6A Offensive Player of the Year and earned first-team all-state recognition after rushing for 1,211 yards and 13 touchdowns as a junior. He also helped the Rockets achieve a 10-2 record and reach the area round of the playoffs. As a sophomore, he rushed for 691 yards and eight touchdowns, while also catching 11 passes for 280 yards. McCormick was recognized as a Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Top 300 prospect, highlighting his potential early on.

College Enrollment and Recruitment

Despite his impressive high school statistics, McCormick was considered "too small" by some scouts to handle a significant workload at the college level. Listed at 5'9" and weighing under 200 lbs upon arriving at UTSA, he was a consensus three-star prospect on ESPN and 247 Sports. He enrolled at UTSA in January , demonstrating his eagerness to begin his college career.

UTSA Career: A Statistical Overview

McCormick's impact on the UTSA Roadrunners football program was undeniable. He consistently delivered outstanding performances, breaking records and earning numerous accolades.

Freshman Year (2019)

As a true freshman, McCormick stepped into the starting tailback role and quickly made his mark. He was named to the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) Shaun Alexander Freshman All-America Team, earned Conference USA Freshman of the Year honors, and received an honorable mention all-conference selection. McCormick broke the single-season all-purpose yardage record with 1,177 yards and eclipsed the single-game rushing yardage mark with 189 yards in a victory against UTEP. He concluded the year with 983 rushing yards and eight touchdowns on 177 carries, averaging 5.6 yards per attempt. Additionally, he caught 24 passes for 194 yards and a touchdown. Among all FBS freshmen, McCormick ranked highly in various categories, including rushing yards per game, rushing yards per carry, rushing yards, all-purpose yards, and rushing touchdowns. He also had multiple 100-yard rushing games, including 134 yards and two touchdowns against Old Dominion and 119 yards against Louisiana Tech.

Sophomore Year (2020)

McCormick continued his stellar performance as a sophomore, earning second-team All-American honors from the Football Writers Association of America and Phil Steele. He was a finalist for the Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award and a semifinalist for the Doak Walker Award. McCormick was named the Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Texas College Player of the Year, earned All-Texas College First Team selection, and was recognized as the C-USA Offensive Player of the Year and a first-team all-conference performer. He rushed for 1,467 yards and 11 touchdowns on 249 carries, leading C-USA and ranking second in the FBS in rushing yards. McCormick set the UTSA single-season record with 133.4 rushing yards per game, which ranked sixth nationally, and averaged 5.9 yards per carry. He also caught 20 passes for 131 yards and accumulated 1,598 all-purpose yards. McCormick logged a conference-best seven 100-yard rushing games, including five games with over 150 yards. He was named C-USA Offensive Player of the Week four times. He became UTSA’s all-time rushing yardage leader after accumulating 122 yards against Louisiana in the SERVPRO First Responder Bowl. McCormick broke his own UTSA single-game standard with 251 rushing yards and two touchdowns against North Texas, contributing to the Roadrunners' single-game records for rushing (443) and total (624) yards.

Junior Year (2021)

In his junior year, McCormick was selected as an All-American by the Football Writers Association of American (second team), Phil Steele (second team), and Associated Press (third team). He was named the Conference USA Offensive Player of the Year and earned first-team all-conference honors for the second consecutive season. He was also an Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award finalist for the second year in a row and repeated as a Doak Walker Award semifinalist. Dave Campbell’s Texas Football recognized him as the Best Running Back and an All-Texas College First Team pick. McCormick rushed for a league-high 1,479 yards and 15 touchdowns on 298 carries, setting UTSA records in all categories. He also caught 22 passes for 184 yards in 13 games, helping lead the Roadrunners to a 12-2 record and the program’s first conference title. He exceeded 100 rushing yards in a program-record eight games and broke his own school record for all-purpose yards with 1,663. In the C-USA Championship Game against WKU, he rushed for 204 yards and three touchdowns, earning the MVP award. Throughout his junior year, McCormick continued to break records, setting 20 school records, including career marks for rushing yards (3,929), rushing touchdowns (34), 100-yard rushing performances (18), and all-purpose yards (4,438).

Key Statistics and Achievements

Rushing Yards: McCormick consistently surpassed 1,000 rushing yards in multiple seasons, demonstrating his reliability and impact on the ground.
Touchdowns: His ability to find the end zone was a significant asset to the Roadrunners' offense, contributing to numerous victories.
Awards and Recognition: McCormick's accolades, including All-American selections and conference awards, highlight his exceptional talent and dedication.

Impact on UTSA Football

McCormick's presence on the UTSA football team had a profound impact, contributing to the team's overall success and improvement.

Team Performance

In 2020, UTSA showed considerable improvement, with McCormick being the true engine of the UTSA offense. In Coach Jeff Traylor’s first year, UTSA had a 4-3 record with wins over Texas State, Stephen F. Austin, Middle Tennessee, and Louisiana Tech, as well as competitive losses against UAB, BYU, and Army. Like any team, UTSA benefitted from some significant individual contributions on the field this season to help power them to their current position.

Individual Contributions

Frank Harris’ scrambling ability contributes greatly to UTSA’s efficient rushing attack. The UTSA defense currently ranks fourth as a team in tackles for loss, consistently showing an ability to get into the backfield and hit the running back behind the line of scrimmage. UTSA currently has four players inside the top 100 nationally in tackles for loss. Haynes is right on track to match the 12.5 tackles for loss he recorded last season, and Harmanson is well on his way to surpassing the 8.5 tackles he contributed last season. Arguably the biggest strength of UTSA so far this season, though, has been the special teams tandem of Hunter Duplessis and Lucas Dean. Prior to his blocked field goal in the third quarter of last week’s game against Louisiana Tech, Duplessis was sitting on an NCAA leading streak of 23 consecutively made field goals. Even so, Duplessis has been the model of consistency for UTSA this season; his 14 made field goals for the season lead the nation and even with his missed kicked last week, among kickers who have kicked in multiple games this year, his .933 field goal percentage is still good enough for sixth in the nation. All of Duplessis’s numbers better last season’s effort in every way and show he’s making the most out of his last season here. Not to be outdone, Dean has been lights-out punting the football so far this season. He currently ranks second in the nation with 1,699 yards punting, good enough for an average of 45.9 yards per punt, a strong eighth place spot when removing punters who have only punted in one game this year. This individual excellence all contributes to a team that’s seen marked improvement across the board. Last season, UTSA ranked 110th out of 130 teams in the nation, averaging 333.2 yards of total offense per game. Defensively, UTSA has shown the same kind of improvement. With all of these numbers in mind, it’s easy to see why UTSA has looked so much better on the field in Coach Traylor’s first year in comparison to Frank Wilson’s last year at the helm of UTSA.

Leadership and Influence

McCormick's work ethic and determination inspired his teammates, fostering a culture of excellence within the program.

Professional Career

After a successful college career, McCormick set his sights on the NFL.

NFL Draft and Las Vegas Raiders

In NFL Draft circles, Sincere McCormick was projected in the later rounds between Round 5 and 7. The three time 1,000 total yard finisher at UTSA might even end up an UDFA. Sincere McCormick was a UDFA signed by the Las Vegas Raiders following the 2022 NFL Draft. At first glance this looks like a death sentence, but peeling it back, it’s not completely awful. In 2022, he won’t provide much in terms of fantasy value whatsoever. His value lies in dynasty. Here’s the ideal situation: Josh Jacobs leaves the team, Kenyan Drake doesn't get re-signed, and Zamir White goes down with an injury.

Future Prospects

While the path to NFL success is challenging, McCormick's talent and perseverance provide him with a solid foundation for a potential career in professional football.

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