McCalebb garnered much attention with an impressive performance in the 40-yard dash at the 2013 NFL Combine, recording an official time of 4.34 seconds, the fastest by a running back.

[2] After spending one semester at Hargrave Military Academy in Chatham, Virginia, McCalebb enrolled at Auburn University in January 2009.

[1] McCalebb battled injuries throughout his freshman year, but still managed to place second on the team with 565 rushing yards.

McCalebb would share the backfield with star back Michael Dyer and elusive quarterback Cam Newton in 2010.

Perhaps his best play of the season was a 70-yard go-ahead touchdown versus #6 LSU that ended up being the game winning score.

Briefly after the 2013 NFL draft, McCalebb was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Cincinnati Bengals on April 27, 2013.

[9] RedBlacks GM Marcel Desjardins said that the team plans to get McCalebb in competition as a kick and punt return specialist, and possibly integrate him into the offense in certain packages.