BIOGRAPHY
Alex McGough was born on November 19, 1995 in Tampa, Florida. He is a Quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks in the NFL.
On August 30, 2014, McGough made his FIU debut, recording 117 yards and a touchdown against Bethune–Cookman. McGough was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the seventh round, 220th overall, of the 2018 NFL Draft. He was the first quarterback drafted by the Seahawks since Russell Wilson in 2012. On May 15, 2018, he signed his rookie contract. He was waived on September 1, 2018 and was re-signed to the practice squad. On January 15, 2019, McGough signed a reserve/future contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars. He was waived on August 31, 2019. On September 1, 2019, McGough was signed to the Houston Texans practice and was promoted to the active roster on September 10, 2019. He was waived on October 16, 2019 and re-signed to the practice squad. On December 9, 2020, McGough was signed to the Seattle Seahawks' practice squad. McGough signed a reserve/futures contract with the Seahawks. McGough's uncle, Kelly Goodburn, was an NFL punter for the Kansas City Chiefs and the Washington Redskins.
McGough was selected with the sixth pick of the first round of the 2022 USFL Draft by the Birmingham Stallions. He suffered an ankle injury, and was transferred to the inactive roster on April 22, 2022. He was moved back to the active roster on May 6. During the 2022 USFL Championship Game, McGough replaced an injured J'Mar Smith, throwing for seven completions on 10 attempts for 77 yards, and a touchdown, helping the Stallions earn their first USFL championship.
McGough was released from his contract with the Stallions on July 18, 2023, to sign with an NFL team.
On July 19, 2023, McGough signed with the Green Bay Packers.
