Keithen McCant
| No. 15, 10[1] | |
| Born: | March 8, 1969 |
|---|---|
| Career information | |
| CFL status | American |
| 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 | |
| As player | |
| 1992 | Cleveland Browns* |
| 1993–1994 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| 1995 | BC Lions |
| *Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Keithen McCant (born March 8, 1969) is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback for three seasons in the Canadian Football League (CFL) with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and BC Lions. He played college football for the Nebraska Cornhuskers. He was selected by the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL) in the twelfth round of the 1992 NFL draft.
Early life
Keithen McCant was born on March 8, 1969.[1] He attended Grand Prairie High School in Grand Prairie, Texas.[1]
College career
McCant played college football for the Nebraska Cornhuskers of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. He was redshirted in 1987.[1] He did not play in any games in 1988 and was a member of the scout team.[2][3] McCant threw one pass for an interception in 1989 while also rushing two times for 52 yards.[2] During the 1990 season, he recorded two completions on three passing attempts for 32 yards and one interception, and six carries for 23 yards.[2] He was beat out by Mickey Joseph for the starting job in 1991 but soon became the starter after Joseph was benched in the second quarter of the season opener.[4][5] Overall in 1991, McCant completed 97 of 168 passes (57.7%) for 1,454 yards, 13 touchdowns, and eight interceptions while also rushing 117 times for 654 yards and seven touchdowns.[2] His 57.7 completion percentage, 8.7 yards per passing attempt, and 146.5 passer rating were the highest in the Big Eight Conference that year.[2] He earned Associated Press first-team All-Big Eight honors for the 1991 season.[6]
Professional career
McCant was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the 12th round, with the 316th overall pick, of the 1992 NFL draft.[1] He was released by the Browns on August 4, 1992.[7]
McCant signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL) in March 1993.[8] He dressed in seven games for the Blue Bombers during the 1993 season but did not record any statistics.[1] He dressed in all 18 games, starting six, for Winnipeg during the 1994 season, completing 108 of 200 passes (54.0%) for 1,425 yards, 12 touchdowns, and 13 interceptions while also rushing for 121 yards.[9][1] He made $30,000 during the 1994 season.[10]
McCant was signed by the BC Lions of the CFL in February 1995.[10] His contract was reportedly likely worth $60,000 to $70,000.[10] He dressed in 13 games as the backup to Danny McManus in 1995, recording nine completions on 15 attempts (60.0%) for 83 yards.[9][1] He was released on September 29, 1995.[11]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Keithen McCant". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved May 8, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e "Keithen McCant". Sports Reference. Retrieved May 8, 2025.
- ^ White, George (December 31, 1988). "Backup QBs in the limelight though they won't see the stage". The Orlando Sentinel. pp. C5. Retrieved May 8, 2025.
- ^ Barfknecht, Lee (September 4, 1991). "NU Quarterback Trio Impresses Osborne". Omaha World-Herald. p. 26. Retrieved May 8, 2025.
- ^ Thomas, Doug (September 10, 1991). "Nebraska's Joseph Supports Decision to Start McCant". Omaha World-Herald. p. 17. Retrieved May 8, 2025.
- ^ "1991 AP All-Big Eight football team". The Salina Journal. December 4, 1991. p. 13.
- ^ "Keithen McCant Transactions". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved May 8, 2025.
- ^ "Pro deals". The Times-Transcript. March 10, 1993. p. 11. Retrieved May 8, 2025.
- ^ a b "Keithen McCant". Stats Crew. Retrieved May 8, 2025.
- ^ a b c Kingston, Gary (February 21, 1995). "Tillman grabs another QB from Blue Bomber stable". The Vancouver Sun. pp. D8. Retrieved May 8, 2025.
- ^ "Lions: Release back-up QB McCant, Caravatta No. 2". The Vancouver Sun. September 30, 1995. pp. C5. Retrieved May 8, 2025.