R. W. McQuarters facts for kids
McQuarters at the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing in 2011
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| Position: | Cornerback | ||||||||||||
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| Born: | December 21, 1976 Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S. |
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| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||||||||||||
| Weight: | 194 lb (88 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| High school: | Booker T. Washington (Tulsa, Oklahoma) |
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| College: | Oklahoma State | ||||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1998 / Round: 1 / Pick: 28 | ||||||||||||
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Robert William McQuarters, II (born December 21, 1976) is a former American professional football player. He played as a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). Robert was chosen by the San Francisco 49ers in the first round of the 1998 NFL draft. Before joining the pros, he played college football for the Oklahoma State Cowboys.
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Robert McQuarters: A Versatile Football Player
Robert McQuarters was known for being a very flexible player during his college years at Oklahoma State. He played in many different positions! He was a defensive back, a wide receiver, and a kick returner.
College Days at Oklahoma State
As a junior, Robert started nine games as a wide receiver. He ended his college career with eight catches for 245 yards and two touchdowns. He also ran for 69 yards on two carries, scoring one touchdown.
Robert was excellent at returning punts. He ranked second in the country for punt return yards, with 521 yards. He averaged 16.3 yards per return and scored one touchdown. He also returned eight kickoffs for 195 yards.
Besides football, Robert also played basketball for the Oklahoma State Cowboys for three years. Before college, he played basketball at Booker T. Washington High School in Tulsa. His high school coach, Nate Harris, even coached in the McDonald's High School All-American Game in 1996!
Playing in the NFL
Robert McQuarters had a great career in the NFL. He played for several teams, including the San Francisco 49ers, Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions, and New York Giants.
Super Bowl Champion
One of Robert's biggest achievements was winning a Super Bowl ring with the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLII. This was a huge victory where the Giants beat the New England Patriots.
During the 2007 NFC divisional playoff game, Robert made a very important play. He had a key interception against the Dallas Cowboys. This play helped seal the victory for the New York Giants and allowed them to continue their journey to the Super Bowl.
Robert's career stats include 483 total tackles, 14 Interceptions, and 7 total touchdowns. He was a strong player on defense and special teams.
Fun Facts About Robert
Robert McQuarters was known for his long dreadlocks. He started growing them in 1998 and cut them in 2007. He generously donated his hair to Locks of Love, an organization that makes wigs for children who have lost their hair due to medical conditions.
He was also known for wearing different kinds of band-aids under his eyes during games. Sometimes, these band-aids even featured the fun Nickelodeon character SpongeBob SquarePants!
