Darnerien Richard McCants was born on August 1,1978 and is an American former professional football wide receiver.
15 Facts About Darnerien McCants
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Darnerien McCants was selected by the Washington Redskins in the fifth round of the 2001 NFL draft.
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Darnerien McCants led his teams to county and regional championships.
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Darnerien McCants previously played one year of JV football at Oakland Mills High School in Columbia, Maryland before transferring to Arundel.
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Darnerien McCants spent his freshman year at Wilde Lake High School in Columbia, Maryland.
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At Delaware State University, Darnerien McCants played his best season as a senior, at tight end, tallying career-highs of 36 catches, 692 receiving yards and 18 touchdowns.
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Darnerien McCants was selected by the Washington Redskins in the fifth round of the 2001 NFL draft.
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On July 11,2007, Darnerien McCants was signed by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats with whom he played three games.
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On July 25,2008, Darnerien McCants signed with the Baltimore Ravens.
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On December 18,2008, Darnerien McCants signed with the Montreal Alouettes.
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Darnerien McCants was released by the Alouettes on March 17,2009.
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Darnerien McCants worked as a personal trainer upon retiring from football in 2009.
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In 2019 Darnerien McCants became a jumping coach for the track team at Wilde Lake High School in Columbia, Maryland which he had attended as a freshman.
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Darnerien McCants has expressed the intent to become an educator, having majored in education at Delaware State.
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In 2017 and 2019, Darnerien McCants played in the biennial Congressional Football Game for Charity, an event featuring members of Congress and former NFL players playing against Capitol Police officers to benefit the Capitol Police Memorial Fund, Our Military Kids and A Advantage 4 Kids.