His efforts on the field created a name for himself, but also equated to a large part of the Tigers success in 2014. As a undersized 3 star recruit McCain made a name for himself through his work ethic and nose for the ball. After two seasons of minor success McCain would use his junior season to create a buzz for himself. Through his final two seasons McCain would intercept 11 passes and bring 3 in for touchdowns.
Although a smaller cornerback, McCain is feisty. He has a high motor and an eye for the ball. His instincts and anticipation have played a large part in him having so much success over his final two collegiate seasons. McCain's instincts combined with his quick burst allow him to make plays and close windows quickly. McCain is also an excellent tackler.
McCain has question marks pertaining to his man press coverage as well as when his back is to the ball. McCains quick burst allowed his mistakes in instinct to be minimized in college.
--cdjames84
McCain returned four punts for touchdowns during his career and he's widely seen as a high motor, high instinct player who can tackle well and limit yards after catch. His Combine performance was excellent as he led all corners in four of seven drill categories (broad jump, 3 cone drill, 20 yard shuffle, 60 yard shuffle).
We may be kicking a dead horse at this point, but the run on corners along with his performance at the Combine likely moved up McCain from a borderline draft pick to a sure fifth rounder and a competitor for a roster spot.
