Tucker McCann explained

Tucker McCann
Current Team:Free agent
Number:7
Position:Placekicker
Birth Date:November 10, 1997
Birth Place:O'Fallon, Illinois
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lbs:215
High School:O'Fallon (IL)
College:Missouri
Undraftedyear:2020
Pastteams:
Pfr:McCaTu00

Tucker McCann (born November 10, 1997) is a former American football placekicker. He played college football at Missouri.

Early life and high school

A native of O'Fallon, Illinois, McCann attended O'Fallon Township High School where he was the team's starting kicker from his sophomore to senior years. As a junior, he broke the Illinois state record for longest field goal at 60 yards.[1] [2] A consensus three star recruit, he received offers from Alabama, Florida State, and Missouri.[3] He committed to Missouri on June 8, 2015.[4]

College career

McCann was the Tigers starting kicker all four years he attended Missouri. As a senior, he added punting duties in addition to his placekicking duties. McCann became the first person in the 21st century to have four punts of 50+ yards and make three field goals from 40+ yards in a 50–0 win over Southeast Missouri State.[5]

Professional career

After going undrafted in the 2020 NFL draft, McCann signed with the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent.[6] [7] He was waived on September 5, 2020, and signed to the practice squad the next day.[8] [9] He was placed on the practice squad/injured list by the team on November 7, 2020.[10] He was signed to a futures contract by the Titans on January 11, 2021.[11] He was waived/injured on August 23, 2021, and placed on injured reserve. He was released on October 5.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Palmer . Tod . September 5, 2017 . O'Fallon's McCann refocused after hard freshman season at Mizzou . June 8, 2020 . Belleville News-Democrat.
  2. Web site: Tucker McCann - Football . June 9, 2020 . University of Missouri Athletics . en.
  3. Web site: Eric. Blum. Even-keeled and confident: McCann looks for strong finish to Mizzou career . June 9, 2020 . Kirksville Daily Express - Kirksville, MO . en.
  4. Web site: Tucker McCann, Missouri Tigers, Kicker . June 9, 2020 . 247Sports . en-US.
  5. Web site: Schiffer . Alex . September 8, 2019 . How O'Fallon grad Tucker McCann has led a revived special teams unit at Mizzou . June 8, 2020 . Belleville News-Democrat.
  6. Web site: Undrafted Rookie Enters Kicking Picture . David . Boclair . April 26, 2020 . June 9, 2020 . SI.com . en.
  7. Web site: Criddle . Dean . April 26, 2020 . Former O'Fallon, East St. Louis stars sign NFL free agent contracts. Find out with who. . June 8, 2020 . Belleville News-Democrat.
  8. Web site: Wyatt, Jim . September 5, 2020 . Roster Moves: Titans Trim Roster to 53 Players . TennesseeTitans.com.
  9. Web site: Wyatt . Jim . Titans Add 13 Players to Practice Squad . September 7, 2020 . tennesseetitans.com . Tennessee Titans.
  10. Web site: Wyatt . Jim . November 7, 2020 . Titans Make 12 Roster Moves Before Sunday's Game vs Bears . December 13, 2020 . TennesseeTitans.com.
  11. Web site: Wyatt, Jim . January 11, 2021 . Titans Sign 14 Players to Futures Contracts for 2021 . January 12, 2021 . TennesseeTitans.com.