[1] He committed to Auburn University to play college football after de-committing from South Alabama.

[15] He started all 17 games in his rookie season, finishing with 84 total tackles, one interception, and eight passes defensed.

[16] McCreary also helped force a notable turnover on Week 15 against the Los Angeles Chargers, by jumping out of bounds to tip a pass mid-air by Justin Herbert, which was received by Joshua Kalu for an assisted interception.

He played in 15 games with 11 starts, recording 86 tackles, two sacks, six passes defensed, one interception, and a forced fumble.

[19] During the 2024 season, McCreary appeared in 15 games, recording 50 tackles, a pass deflection, three pressures, and a sack.