Chris McFoy (born August 14, 1983) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League (NFL).
Early life McFoy attended Chino High School in Chino, California and was ranked by rivals.com as the 3rd best high school wide receiver in America in 2002.
College career McFoy redshirted his first season at USC in 2002. As a redshirt freshman in 2003, he appeared in eight games and made two receptions for 23 yards. He missed five games after suffering an ankle sprain against California.
In 2004, McFoy started USC's first nine games at wide receiver before suffering a knee injury against Oregon State. He appeared in 12 games and finished the season with 21 receptions for 272 yards, averaging 13.0 yards per reception. In 2005, he appeared in all 13 games and started six, recording 17 receptions for 172 yards and two rushing attempts for seven yards.
McFoy recorded his first collegiate touchdown during the 2006 season against Washington State. He caught a seven-yard touchdown pass from John David Booty in the first quarter, which was his 49th career reception. He was injured on his next reception and left the game.
As a senior in 2006, McFoy recorded 17 receptions for 182 yards and two touchdowns. He completed his bachelor's degree in economics at USC in 2006 and subsequently pursued a second bachelor's degree in political science.
Professional career McFoy was signed as a free agent by the National Football League's Oakland Raiders in April 2007. He was released on September 1, but was signed a day later after being named to the practice squad. On December 16, 2007, he was signed to the active roster.
He played the last three games in the 2007 season. He saw time as a receiver against the Indianapolis Colts on December 16, Jacksonville Jaguars on 12/23 (where he had one reception for 19 yards) and against the San Diego Chargers on 12/30.
McFoy was an exclusive rights free agent in 2008, but the Raiders re-signed him on March 21, 2008.
Personal life One of McFoy's brothers, Ryan McFoy, was the starting safety at Arizona State University.
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