Trey McBride is an American football tight end for the Arizona Cardinals, born on November 22, 1999.
He played college football at Colorado State, where he became a unanimous All-American and won the John Mackey Award in 2021.
Selected in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft, McBride has made a significant impact in the NFL, leading the Cardinals with 938 receiving yards in 2024, although he has yet to score a receiving touchdown this season, setting a record for catches without a touchdown.
Siblings
McBride was raised by his two mothers, Kate and Jen McBride, in Fort Morgan, Colorado.
He has two older brothers, a twin brother, and a younger sister. One of his older brothers, Toby, played football at Colorado State University as a defensive end.
McBride has spoken highly of his upbringing, crediting his mothers for their unwavering support and love. He stated, “They’ve done a great job of pushing me to be the best version of myself.”
In 2022, McBride made history as the first NFL player raised by openly same-sex parents.
He expressed pride in his family, noting that while it might be unique to others, it was “just normal” to him.
His mothers began their family in the mid-1990s, a time when same-sex parenting was less common.
Despite societal challenges, they provided a nurturing environment that propelled McBride to excel in sports, eventually leading to his successful football career.
College career
McBride had a standout college career at Colorado State University, where he became a unanimous All-American and won the prestigious John Mackey Award in 2021, recognizing him as the nation’s top tight end.
He attended Fort Morgan High School in Fort Morgan, Colorado, where he excelled in football and was a multi-sport athlete, also participating in basketball and track.
After high school, McBride committed to Colorado State, joining the Rams’ football program.
During his freshman year in 2018, he made an immediate impact, playing in 12 games and recording 29 receptions for 422 yards and two touchdowns.
McBride’s performance established him as a reliable target for the team’s quarterbacks.
In his sophomore year, he continued to improve, finishing the season with 45 receptions for 560 yards and four touchdowns.
McBride’s ability to make plays in crucial situations began to draw attention from scouts.
The COVID-19 pandemic affected the college football season during his junior year in 2020, but McBride still showcased his skills with 22 receptions for 330 yards and four touchdowns in a shortened season.
In 2021, during his senior year, McBride had a breakout season, leading the nation’s tight ends with 90 receptions for 1,121 yards and one touchdown.
His exceptional performance earned him numerous accolades, including being recognized as a unanimous All-American and winning the John Mackey Award.
He also set school records for receptions and receiving yards by a tight end during his college career.
NFL career
Following his impressive college tenure, McBride was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the second round (55th overall pick) of the 2022 NFL Draft, making him the first tight end taken that year.
In his rookie season, he had a limited role initially but gradually became more involved in the offense.
McBride finished the season with 29 receptions for 265 yards and a touchdown, showcasing his versatility as both a receiver and a blocker.
In his second season in 2023, he took on a more significant role as a starter following injuries to other key players on the team.
