Keith McCants

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Keith McCants

Keith McCants

From 1990 to 1995, Keith McCants was an American professional football linebacker with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Houston Oilers, and Arizona Cardinals in the National Football League.

Early life and Childhood

Keith McCants was born on April 19, 1968, in Mobile, Alabama. On September 2, 2021.

He died in St. Petersburg, Florida. When he died, he was 53 years old.

Education Details

Keith McCants attended Mobile, Alabama’s Murphy High School.

He was named to the 1986 1st Team All-State Team with 130 tackles and three interceptions as a senior.

McCants was also named to the Super 12 team of the Alabama Sports Writers Association in 1986, which featured the state’s top 12 high school football players.

In his freshman and senior years, McCants was a part of the school’s basketball team, where he helped lead them to the state tournament.

Professional Career 

The Atlanta Falcons backed down after rumors of knee concerns and allegations that his family had been paid money by a sports agent while he was still in college.

Despite this, McCants’ strength and 4.51-second 40-yard sprint time ensured he’d be a top pick, if not the first.

After being selected fourth overall in 1990, McCants signed a five-year, $7.4 million contract with the Buccaneers, which included a then-record $2.5 million cash signing bonus.

Keith McCants
Keith McCants Source: Clutchpoints

In 1991, the Buccaneers hired Floyd Peters, who converted McCants from a linebacker to a defensive end.

Despite McCants’ opposition to the change, Peters persuaded him that, like Chris Doleman, another Peters convert, he might become a success story given time.

McCants moved in to separate Buddy Ryan and Kevin Gilbride after Ryan hit Gilbride in the face following an Oilers fumble in 1993 while with the Houston Oilers.

After Buddy Ryan was hired to head coach in Arizona, McCants joined the Cardinals in 1994.

Net Worth and Salary 

According to Wikipedia, Forbes, IMDb, and other internet sources, Keith McCants’ net worth is believed to be between $1 and $5 million.

He made the money as a professional American football player.

More Facts of Keith McCants

Full Name Alvin Keith McCants
NickName Keith
Famous as Professional football player
Birth Date April 19, 1968
Age 53 years old
Horoscope Aquarius
Birth Place Mobile, Alabama
Father’s Name N/A
Mother’s Name N/A
Siblings N/A
Height 5 ft 11 in
Weight 70 kg
Body Measurements N/A
Nationality American
Ethnicity Mixed
Eye Color Black
Hair Color Black
Education N/A
Girlfriend Single
Spouse N/A
Net Worth $1 million – $5 million

Relationship Status 

The former NFL star’s dating situation is unknown at this time, but we do know that he is divorced and has children.

McCants is survived by four children, according to the New York Times.

Body Measurements 

Keith McCants stands at a height of 5 feet 11 inches. He is about 70 kilograms in weight.

His eyes are warm and black, and his hair is black.

He has the following body measurements: 36-28-34 inches.

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Trivia

  • Keith was an American professional football player who played linebacker for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Houston Oilers, and Arizona Cardinals in the National Football League from 1990 to 1995.
  • He was anticipated to be the first player chosen in the 1990 NFL draft, but the Atlanta Falcons backed down owing to reports of knee problems and accusations that his family had been paid money by a sports agent while he was still in college.
  • There is no instant information on the former NFL star’s dating situation, but we do know that he is divorced and has children.
  • According to the New York Times, McCants is survived by four children.