Trey McBride is a professional American football tight end for the Arizona Cardinals in the NFL. Born on November 22, 1999, in Greeley, Colorado, he stands 6 feet 4 inches tall and weighs 246 pounds.
McBride played college football at Colorado State University, where he earned unanimous All-American honors and won the John Mackey Award in 2021, recognizing him as the nation’s top tight end. He was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft.
In his professional career, McBride has achieved significant milestones:
- 2022 Season: Appeared in 16 games with 13 starts, recording 29 receptions for 265 yards and one touchdown.
- 2023 Season: Played all 17 games, starting 12, and achieved 81 receptions for 825 yards and three touchdowns.
- 2024 Season: Set career highs with 111 receptions and 1,146 receiving yards, adding two touchdowns. His performance earned him a Pro Bowl selection.
On April 3, 2025, McBride signed a four-year, $76 million contract extension with the Cardinals, making him the highest-paid tight end in NFL history. The deal includes $43 million in guaranteed money and an average annual salary of $19 million, surpassing the previous record held by Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs.
Off the field, McBride was raised by two mothers, becoming the first NFL player from a same-sex marriage. He has two older brothers, a twin brother, and a younger sister. One of his older brothers, Toby, also played football at Colorado State as a defensive end.