McCauley played his college football for the Fresno State Bulldogs.
During his career he played in 51 games starting 32 and was Named 2nd-Team All-Western Athletic Conference during his junior season.
McCauley was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the third round of the 2007 NFL draft.
He was waived on December 22 when the team signed safety Herana-Daze Jones.
McCauley was signed by the Sacramento Mountain Lions of the United Football League on October 18, 2010.