Taj McGowan facts for kids
| Position: | Running back |
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| Born: | December 30, 1996 Hollywood, Florida, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight: | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Hallandale (FL) |
| College: | UCF |
| Undrafted: | 2019 |
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Taj McGowan was born on December 30, 1996. He is an American former professional football player who played as a running back. He played college football for the UCF Knights. In his final year, he ran for 470 yards and scored eight touchdowns.
Playing in the NFL
After the 2019 NFL draft, Taj McGowan was not chosen by any team right away. However, he got a chance to show his skills at a special practice camp for new players with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Joining the Jaguars
The Jaguars liked what they saw, and they signed him to their team on June 5, 2019. This was a big step for him into the professional football world.
Time with the Team
Later that year, on July 31, 2019, Taj McGowan was placed on a special list called "injured reserve." This happens when a player gets hurt and needs time to recover. He was not able to play games while on this list. On April 20, 2020, he was released from the team.
