Marcus Xavier McCauley Jr. (born September 3, 1983) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the third round of the 2007 NFL draft. He played college football for the Fresno State Bulldogs.

McCauley was also a member of the Detroit Lions, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New Orleans Saints, Washington Redskins, Indianapolis Colts and Sacramento Mountain Lions.

McCauley played his college football for the Fresno State Bulldogs. During his career he played in 51 games starting 32 and was Named 2nd-Team All-Western Athletic Conference during his junior season.

McCauley was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the third round of the 2007 NFL draft.^[1] During his rookie season, he started nine games, recording 64 tackles. He was waived during final cuts on September 5, 2009.

McCauley was claimed off waivers by the Detroit Lions on September 6, 2009. He was waived on September 29.

McCauley was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on October 20. He was waived on November 3.

McCauley was signed by the New Orleans Saints on December 8. He was waived on December 22 when the team signed safety Herana-Daze Jones.

McCauley was signed by the Washington Redskins on December 30, 2009. He was released on June 9, 2010.

McCauley was signed by the Sacramento Mountain Lions of the United Football League on October 18, 2010.

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