Central Catholic High School (Clearwater, FL)
Height: 6-foot-1
Weight: 210 pounds
40-yard dash: 4.53 seconds
Bench reps: 20
Vertical leap: 31 inches
Shuttle time: 4.13 seconds
2005 stats (offense): 40 receptions, 680 yds
2005 stats (defense): 140 tackles, 26 TFL's
McCarthy was all over the field as a junior, thanks to his instincts at the position. He can make plays from a number of positions on the field. His three picks showed off excellent cover skills. Like most LB's at this age, he can work to become a better tackler. He has a big time motor, too.
McCarthy was outstanding as a junior last season. He finished the season with 163 total tackles on defense (118 solo and 45 assists), including 13 for a loss. He added four sacks, five interceptions, two caused fumbles, and one defensive touchdown. While playing wide receiver, he hauled in 32 passes for 595 yards and eight scores. He was a first team All-State pick after the season. He also averages 15 points in basketball.
He is listing Florida, Florida State, Indiana, Miami(FL), Penn State, Nebraska, North Carolina and South Florida.
rivals.com update 8/11/05
Ohio State, Miami, Georgia Tech have recently offered. He was born and raised in PA.