Granted, it is probably in the abyss of your mind, a faded memory.
So, who is McCord? He couldn’t have drawn a much softer spot to begin his career as an NFL starting quarterback. The Dolphins play the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. The Colts are slightly better than the Dolphins, having gone 2-7.
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Malik Willis on IR, Kyle McCord in line to start at QB for Dolphins
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Malik Willis on IR, Kyle McCord in line to start at QB for Dolphins
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Malik Willis on IR, Kyle McCord in line to start at QB for Dolphins
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Malik Willis on IR, Kyle McCord in line to start at QB for Dolphins
DENVER, COLORADO – AUGUST 21: Kyle McCord #18 of the Green Bay Packers rolls out of the pocket against the Denver Broncos during the second half of a preseason game at Empower Field At Mile High on August 21, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/Getty Images)
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Malik Willis on IR, Kyle McCord in line to start at QB for Dolphins
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – AUGUST 28: Kyle McCord #18 of the Green Bay Packers drops back to pass during the third quarter of a preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals at Lambeau Field on August 28, 2026 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images)
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Malik Willis on IR, Kyle McCord in line to start at QB for Dolphins
Aug 13, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Anthony Goodlow (72) pressures Green Bay Packers quarterback Kyle McCord (18) during the second half at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images
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Malik Willis on IR, Kyle McCord in line to start at QB for Dolphins
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – AUGUST 22: Kyle McCord #19 of the Philadelphia Eagles scrambles in the third quarter during the NFL Preseason 2025 game between Philadelphia Eagles and New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on August 22, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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Malik Willis on IR, Kyle McCord in line to start at QB for Dolphins
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MARCH 01: Kyle McCord #QB09 of Syracuse participates in a drill during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 01, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
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Malik Willis on IR, Kyle McCord in line to start at QB for Dolphins
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 27: Kyle McCord #6 of the Syracuse Orange is awarded the offensive player of the game as Head Coach Fran Brown looks on after defeating Washington State Cougars 52-35 in the DirecTV Holiday Bowl at Snapdragon Stadium on December 27, 2024 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
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Malik Willis on IR, Kyle McCord in line to start at QB for Dolphins
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 27: Kyle McCord #6 of the Syracuse Orange passes the ball during the first half of the DirecTV Holiday Bowl against the Washington State Cougars at Snapdragon Stadium on December 27, 2024 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
(Sean M. Haffey, Getty Images)
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Malik Willis on IR, Kyle McCord in line to start at QB for Dolphins
Nov 30, 2024; Syracuse, New York, USA; Syracuse Orange quarterback Kyle McCord (right) celebrates with tight end Jamie Tremble (left) following a game against the Miami Hurricanes at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-Imagn Images
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Malik Willis on IR, Kyle McCord in line to start at QB for Dolphins
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA – SEPTEMBER 23: Kyle McCord #6 of the Ohio State Buckeyes hands the ball off to TreVeyon Henderson #32 against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the first half at Notre Dame Stadium on September 23, 2023 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
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Malik Willis on IR, Kyle McCord in line to start at QB for Dolphins
ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN – NOVEMBER 25: Kyle McCord #6 of the Ohio State Buckeyes tosses the ball against the Michigan Wolverines during the fourth quarter in the game at Michigan Stadium on November 25, 2023 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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Malik Willis on IR, Kyle McCord in line to start at QB for Dolphins
ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN – NOVEMBER 25: Kyle McCord #6 of the Ohio State Buckeyes scrambles in the end zone against the Michigan Wolverines during the second quarter in the game at Michigan Stadium on November 25, 2023 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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Kyle McCord played high school football in Philadelphia
McCord played prep football at St. Joseph’s in Philadelphia. He had a receiver who would go on to a stellar college career and was a high draft pick. That would be Marvin Harrison Jr. During his prep years, McCord threw for 6,887 yards and 88 touchdowns.
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Kyle McCord committed to Ohio State while a sophomore
McCord went from a four-star recruit as a sophomore to a five-star recruit as a junior. He didn’t wait long to commit, choosing Ohio State as a sophomore.
Kyle McCord threw for 3,776 yards for Buckeyes
McCord spent three seasons in Columbus, Ohio. He threw for 3,776 yards and 27 touchdowns. He posted virtually all of his stats in 2023.
Kyle McCord ended up at Syracuse via transfer portal
After not receiving a commitment that he would be the Buckeyes’ starting quarterback in 2024, he entered the transfer portal and landed at Syracuse. McCord threw for 4,779 yards with 34 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. He threw 64 passes in a 41-13 loss to Pitt. Five were intercepted, and three returned for touchdowns.
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Kyle McCord was 6th-round pick of Philadelphia Eagles
He was a sixth-round pick of the Philadelphia Eagles in 2025. McCord spent the year on the Packers’ practice squad before being traded to Miami on Aug. 30 for a 2028 sixth-round pick. Entering Week 10, he has no NFL stats.
