Gulf South Conference Hall of Fame

Fred McAfee

  • Class
    1991
  • Induction
    2017
  • Sport(s)
    Football
Education
  • Mass Communications, B.A. (Mississippi College, 1991)
  • NFL Managers Program (Stanford, 2007)
  • Athlete Development Professional Certification (Wharton)
Career Highlights
  • Program career leader in rushing yards (4,416), attempts (811) and touchdowns (38).
  • In 1990, rushed for an MC record 1,583 yards with 17 touchdowns.
  • Helped guide MC to two Gulf South Conference Championships in 1988 and 1990.
  • Selected in the sixth round of the 1991 NFL Draft by the New Orleans Saints. Spent 16 seasons in the NFL and led the Saints in rushing as a rookie and was part of their five NFC Division Titles, including 2009's Super Bowl XLIV Championship.
  • NCAA Division II All-America and Harlon Hill Trophy Finalist (1990).
  • Inducted into the MC M'Club Hall of Fame (2002), NCAA Division II Football Hall of Fame (2011) and Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame (2015).
  • NFL Pro Bowl Selection (2002).
  • Currently serves as VP of Player Engagement for the New Orleans Saints.