The Michigan Panthers signed wide receiver Phazione McClurge on Saturday according to the UFL Transactions page.
Phazione McClurge is six foot two and weighs 197 pounds. A native of Chicago, Illinois, McClurge re-signed with the Frisco Fighters on October 2, 2023. In 2024, he made 16 catches for 256 yards, five touchdowns, and one carry for two yards in five games.
McClurge went undrafted in the 2022 NFL Draft. The Frisco Fighters signed McClurge on November 8, 2022. In 2023, he made 46 catches for 612 yards, 10 touchdowns, one carry for no yards, and two tackles (2 assists) in 10 games. He was named to the IFL All-Rookie Team.
Collegiately, McClurge played three seasons at Cornell (2017-19) playing defensive back and wide receiver. He made 26 tackles (22 solos, 4 assists), eight pass breakups, 41 catches for 677 yards, three touchdowns, and one carry for 23 yards in 26 games for the Big Red.
After the IVY League canceled the 2020 season due to the pandemic, McClurge transferred to Indiana State in 2021 making 36 catches for 438 yards, three touchdowns, one carry for 18 yards, and one kick return for 13 yards in 10 games for the Sycamores.
