“We are honored to welcome back Music City Bowl Alum and Titans CB, Roger McCreary, to continue his inspirational work pouring into youth football players,” said Scott Ramsey, president and CEO of the Music City Bowl. “McCreary’s dedication to helping develop key physical and social skills aligns perfectly with the Youth Football Program’s work in the community, and we are thrilled to kick off another year together.”
McCreary was selected in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft with the 35th overall pick. A standout at Auburn University, McCreary earned first-team All-American honors in 2021 and was a Bednarik Award semifinalist that same year. His college career saw him become a key player in Auburn’s defense, including participation in the 2018 Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl, where Auburn secured a 63-14 win over Purdue. McCreary has been a mainstay in the Titans’ defensive backfield during his first three NFL campaigns, last season tying for the most tackles for loss among NFL defensive backs. In his first three seasons, McCreary played in 47 games with 35 starts while collecting a team-best 220 tackles. Known for always being around the ball, his aggressive style and work ethic make him a standout on and off the field.
“It’s a great honor to be named the Youth Football Ambassador for the Music City Bowl for the second straight year,” McCreary said. “Youth football played a crucial role in my makeup and taught me essential life lessons, including hard work, discipline and teamwork. I’m looking forward to interacting with these young athletes again and making an impact in their lives and the community.”
Through this initiative, local youth leagues will receive thousands of dollars in donations to support the purchase and repair of equipment, the provision of new uniforms, facility maintenance, the coverage of game official costs and the launch of new programs. In addition to financial support, each league receives an official Bowl helmet sticker, and championship-winning teams are awarded free tickets for every coach and player to attend the Music City Bowl. Every participant is also given a high-quality mouthguard, generously donated by Delta Dental of Tennessee. Together, the Bowl and Delta Dental have distributed over 150,000 mouthguards statewide, promoting player safety and confidence.
"Since 2009, Delta Dental of Tennessee has proudly partnered with the Music City Bowl, providing mouthguards to help protect the smiles of aspiring athletes across the state,” said Jeff Ballard, president and CEO of Delta Dental. “I was pleased to learn Roger McCreary will return as Youth Football Program ambassador in 2025. His exemplary leadership qualities demonstrated last season make him exceptionally well-suited to serve as a role model for young athletes.”
For more information on the Music City Bowl and this year’s game, visit MusicCityBowl.com.
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Contact
Brook Farrell, REED, (937) 510-3635 or brook@reedpublicrelations.com.
About the TransPerfect Music City Bowl
The Music City Bowl(501(c)(3) non-profit organization) is an annual post-season collegiate bowl featuring the Big Ten and Southeastern Conferences. Since its inception, the bowl has produced over $400 million in direct economic impact. Distributed nationally to millions of viewers and listeners on ESPN and ESPN Radio, the bowl is Nashville’s holiday tradition. For more information, call the Bowl office at 615-743-3130 or visit the Bowl online at www.MusicCityBowl.com.