Keithen McCant facts for kids
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| Born: | March 8, 1969 |
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| Career information | |
| CFL status | International |
| Position(s) | QB |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| College | Nebraska (1987–1991) |
| High school | Grand Prairie (Grand Prairie, Texas) |
| NFL draft | 1992 / Round: 12 / Pick: 316 |
| Drafted by | Cleveland Browns |
| Career history | |
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| 1992 | Cleveland Browns* |
| 1993–1994 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| 1995 | BC Lions |
| *Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Keithen McCant was born on March 8, 1969. He is a former American football player. Keithen played as a quarterback for three seasons. He was part of the Canadian Football League (CFL). His teams included the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and the BC Lions. Before playing professionally, he played college football for the Nebraska Cornhuskers. The Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL) chose him in the 1992 NFL draft.
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Early Life and High School Football
Keithen McCant was born on March 8, 1969. He grew up in Grand Prairie, Texas. He went to Grand Prairie High School there. This is where he first played football.
College Football Career
McCant played college football for the Nebraska Cornhuskers. This team is from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.
Starting at Nebraska
In 1987, he was redshirted. This means he practiced with the team but did not play in games. This allowed him to gain experience. He did not play in any games in 1988 either. During that year, he was a member of the scout team. This team helps the main team practice by pretending to be their opponents.
Playing Time and Success
In 1989, McCant threw one pass, which was intercepted. He also ran the ball two times for 52 yards. In 1990, he completed two passes for 32 yards. He also ran the ball six times for 23 yards.
He became the starting quarterback in 1991. This happened after the original starter was benched. In 1991, McCant completed 97 of 168 passes. This was a 57.7% completion rate. He threw for 1,454 yards and 13 touchdowns. He also ran the ball 117 times for 654 yards and seven touchdowns.
Top Performer in the Big Eight
His 57.7% completion rate was the best in the Big Eight Conference that year. He also had the highest yards per pass attempt (8.7) and passer rating (146.5). A passer rating measures how well a quarterback plays. Because of his great performance, he was named first-team All-Big Eight. This honor came from the Associated Press.
Professional Football Journey
After college, Keithen McCant moved on to play professional football.
NFL Draft and Cleveland Browns
The Cleveland Browns picked McCant in the 1992 NFL draft. He was the 316th player chosen overall. This was in the 12th round of the draft. However, the Browns released him on August 4, 1992. This meant he did not play for them in a regular season game.
Time in the CFL with Winnipeg
In March 1993, McCant signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. This team plays in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was on the team for seven games in 1993. He did not record any statistics that season.
In 1994, he played in all 18 games for Winnipeg. He started six of those games. He completed 108 of 200 passes, which was 54.0%. He threw for 1,425 yards and 12 touchdowns. He also ran for 121 yards. He earned $30,000 during the 1994 season.
Moving to the BC Lions
McCant then signed with the BC Lions in February 1995. This is another team in the CFL. His contract was reportedly worth between $60,000 and $70,000. In 1995, he played in 13 games as a backup quarterback. He completed nine passes for 83 yards. The BC Lions released him on September 29, 1995.
