Career
He played in Super Bowl XXXI with the New England Patriots as a cornerback. He played a total of 12 years of professional football in the NFL and Canadian Football League (Saskatchewan Roughriders). This Cleveland Heights, Ohio High School track and football stand out began his professional career after being a four year starter at Kent State University.
McGruder was team football captain his senior year and 2 year captain of the track team at Kent State University.
McGruder was among league leaders being tied for third in the NFC with 5 interceptions in 1993 while playing with the San Francisco 49ers. McGruder was a finalist for the NFL in 1997.
Mike McGruder was voted one of the best names in the NFL. McGruder has two daughters, Jenerra and Dior.